STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2022) – Dubois County lawmakers said they plan to support further protections for the unborn and expanded resources for pregnant women in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.
State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) said the nation's highest court rightfully returned the question of abortion back to the states by overturning Roe. Indiana lawmakers 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.
"Today's reversal is a victory for the unborn and right to life advocates everywhere," Bartels said. "I look forward to discussing possible legislation to strengthen Indiana's commitment to life when lawmakers return to the Statehouse for special session."
In March, Bartels and Lindauer signed onto a letter urging a special session should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade. Click here to view and download the letter.
"With this ruling, the Supreme Court has given the General Assembly the opportunity to further strengthen protections for our most vulnerable," Lindauer said. "While it's too early to speculate on what form legislation will take, I'm ready to take action in support of the sanctity of life."
Further details of the special session have not yet been announced and legislation has not been released. However, the General Assembly is expected to vet any legislation regarding abortion through the full legislative process, including hosting committee hearings and public testimony. Updates will be posted to the Indiana General Assembly's website at iga.in.gov.
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State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) represents House District 74,
which includes portions of Spencer, Dubois, Perry, Crawford and Orange counties.
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State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R- Jasper) represents House District 63,
which includes portions of Daviess, Dubois, Pike and Martin counties.
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