The new rule will come into effect on September 15th. photo by Reuters.
Indiana this Friday became the first of 50 US states to pass abortion restrictions since the Supreme Court overturned the “Roe vs. Wade” ruling in June, which protected that right at the federal level.
The new restrictions, which will come into effect on September 15, include some exceptions. In this sense, the termination of pregnancy will be allowed in the event of rape or incest, before ten weeks from fertilization; protect the life and physical health of the mother; and if a lethal abnormality in the fetus is diagnosed.
Victims of rape or incest they will not have to sign an affidavit to attest to an assault, as had been proposed.
In turn, according to the new law, abortions can only be practiced in hospitals or clinics owned by hospitals, which means that abortion clinics will lose their license.
The new rules are stricter for doctors than those in place until now. Photo: Reuters.
A doctor who performs an illegal abortion or fails to submit the required reports you will lose your medical licensewhich represents a tightening of the current state law, which provides that the doctor may lose the license to practice the profession.
“Personally, I am very proud of each one faster (Indiana resident) who came forward boldly share your opinion in a debate that shouldn’t end anytime soon, ” Governor Eric Holcomb said in a statement announcing the signing of the law.
The Senate gave the green light to the new law with 28 votes in favor and 19 against, after it was passed 62-38 in the State Assembly.
Indiana was one of the first Republican majority legislatures to discuss abortion restrictions following the June Supreme Court decision that withdrew constitutional protection for the procedure. Forks the first state to pass them in both chambersafter West Virginia lawmakers gave up that opportunity on July 29.
Indiana became the first US state to restrict abortion following the Supreme Court ruling. photo by Reuters.
“I’m glad we’re done with this, one of the biggest challenges we’ve faced as a state General Assembly, at least since I’ve been here,” said the Senate President. Rodric Bray.
the senator Sue Glickwho sponsored the bill, said he didn’t think “all states get to the same point,” but noted that most Indiana residents support the rule.
Some senators from both parties have complained about the provisions of the text and the impact it will have on the state, especially for low-income womenand in the healthcare system.
Demonstration against abortion restrictions in Indiana, United States. photo by Reuters.
“We are going backwards in democracy“said Democratic Senator Jean Breaux, who wore a green ribbon in support of the right to abortion.” What other freedoms are on the guillotine, waiting to be cut?
The change in Indiana law came after political storm which sparked the case of a 10-year-old rape victim who had to travel to that state from neighboring Ohio to terminate her pregnancy. The case drew attention when a doctor said the girl had to go to Indiana due to bans in her region.
Source: Clarin
