Note to the Press – Local 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 has a strong history of protecting life, and it's critical we make sure our laws go further to protect unborn Hoosiers. With this favorable ruling, I stand ready to further strengthen our pro-life laws while also expanding resources and services to help pregnant mothers and their newborn babies," said State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland).
"While Indiana has been one of top states in safeguarding the right to life, the reversal of Roe v. Wade allows us to provide even more protections for the unborn. I hope to return to the Statehouse soon to further advocate for our most vulnerable Hoosiers," said State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford).
"Today's monumental ruling has the power to save thousands of lives. Indiana will continue being a leader as a protector of the unborn, and an advocate for mothers and their babies. Our goal is to build on our strong record of supporting life, and I look forward to reconvening at the Statehouse soon to do just that," said State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin).
Background:
In March, area 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. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) represents House District 58,
which includes a portion of Johnson County.
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State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) represents House District 65, which includes all of
Brown County, most of Lawrence County and parts of Monroe, Jackson and Johnson counties.
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State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) represents House District 47,
which includes portions of Johnson and Morgan counties.
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