Note to the Press – Hancock 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) – "Indiana deeply respects and values the lives of all Hoosiers, including the unborn and their mothers. Fighting for the rights of those who can't fight for themselves is one of the most important things we can do as legislators, and I'm eager to return to the Statehouse to take action to support life," said State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield).
"After 50 years, the issue of our most basic right, the right to life, has finally been returned to the people and their elected representatives, where it belongs. I look forward to joining my colleagues at the earliest opportunity to pass legislation that protects the life and dignity of unborn Hoosiers," said State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers).
Background:
In March, Hancock 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. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53,
which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) represents House District 88,
which includes portions of Marion, Hamilton and Hancock counties.
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