Note to the Press – Delaware County lawmakers issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Supreme Court reversing its decision on Roe v. Wade and returning the issue of abortion back to the states. State legislators are expected to take action to further protect life when they return to the Statehouse for a special session. Gov. Eric Holcomb recently announced his call for lawmakers to reconvene on July 6 and provide $1 billion in inflation relief to Hoosier taxpayers due to higher-than-expected revenue collections. Details of the special session have not yet been announced. Updates will be posted to the Indiana General Assembly's website at iga.in.gov.
STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2022) – "The Supreme Court has rightfully returned the question of abortion back to the states, giving us the green light to further protect life in Indiana. As a legislator and a father, I will always support protecting life at every step of the way, and I look forward to going back to the Statehouse soon to do just that," said State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
"I've fought for pro-life policies since day one as a legislator, including bills expanding resources and care for mothers and their babies. I look forward to supporting legislation that is pro-life and pro-mother as we continue to improve and expand services to help pregnant women," said State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown).
"This monumental Supreme Court decision rightfully returns the question of abortion back to the people of each state. We should always protect the sanctity of life, and this favorable ruling gives us the unique opportunity to save more innocent lives," said State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero).
Background:
In March, Delaware County lawmakers signed onto a letter urging Gov. Eric Holcomb to call a special session should the nation's highest court return the question of abortion back to the states. Click here to view and download the letter.
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State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) represents House District 33,
which includes Jay and Randolph counties, and a portion of Delaware County.
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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero) represents House District 32,
which includes all of Tipton County and portions of Hamilton,
Madison, Delaware, Howard and Grant counties.
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