Hi John,
Your pro-life news round-up is here!
Pro-life physicians, advocates, and everyday Oregonians voiced strong opposition to SB 1003, the radical assisted suicide bill, in a public hearing on Monday. Despite this, lawmakers moved the bill out of committee Wednesday in a 3-2 party-line vote.
Read about SB 1003 and more in this week's pro-life news round-up below, or click here to view all articles.
SB 1003 came before the Oregon Senate for its second public hearing on June 2 following strong opposition and subsequent amendments earlier in the legislative session.
The move follows the recent release of a new study finding that the serious adverse reaction rate associated with mifepristone is far higher than previously reported. |
‘The Life Month resolution serves... as a reminder that our work to build a culture that values life at every stage is far from over,’ National Right to Life president Carol Tobias said. |
The bill passed 215 – 214 and is headed to the Senate. |
A few short weeks after coming into office, current Governor Matt Meyer fulfilled his campaign promise to sign HB 140 into law. |
