Note to the Press – Madison 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).
"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, Madison 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. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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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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