Dear John,
Did you know that unborn babies can feel pain at just 15 weeks gestation or even earlier? That’s what researchers concluded in a comprehensive review of the available neuroscience.
Many states now limit abortions at 15 weeks or before. Unfortunately, Oregon isn’t one of them.
In fact, Oregon is among only a handful of states that allow abortion up to the moment of birth.
Abortions can be performed in Oregon at any stage of pregnancy, for any reason, even when the developing human being can feel pain. Abortions at 15 weeks and later use brutal methods to physically dismember the unborn baby.
This legislative session, Oregon Right to Life put forward SB 1536: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, calling for legal protections for vulnerable unborn humans who are capable of feeling pain.
Although the bill wasn’t scheduled for a hearing this session, you can still get involved to protect Oregon’s most vulnerable.
Here are three quick and easy ways you can help today:
- Stay informed! Learn more about unborn babies’ capacity to feel pain.
- Bookmark ortl.org/action to stay updated on how you can be a voice for the voiceless in your community.
- Thank your pro-life legislator for supporting the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Act and HB 4108: Born Alive Infants Protection Act.
Because everyone deserves an advocate,
Sharolyn Smith
Political Director
