Montgomery, AL – Legislation passed by the Alabama House to stop elective abortions at 20 weeks into a pregnancy is getting its first test in the Senate.
The Senate Health Committee held a public hearing Wednesday that attracted about 100 people. Committee Chairman Greg Reed said the panel will vote later after considering all the comments.
The bill cleared the House two weeks ago 69-19. The sponsor, Republican Rep. Kerry Rich of Albertville, says he's optimistic about the bill's chances in the Senate.
His bill would trim a couple of weeks off the current limit for elective abortions, which is the point of viability. He says the bill is based on research about when an unborn child can feel pain.
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