Legislature poised to continue streak of passing bills restricting abortions [View all]

The Mississippi Legislature is on the verge of passing a proposal to limit abortion rights for the third consecutive session.

On Wednesday, the Senate passed by a 33-11 margin a bill that supporters say is intended to prevent abortions from being performed based on race, gender or potential physical disabilities.

Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, said the intent of the legislation is to ensure a fetus had the same civil rights as a person.

“They should have the same protection in the womb,” Fillingane said.

Read more: https://mississippitoday.org/2020/06/18/legislature-poised-to-continue-streak-of-passing-bills-limiting-abortions/