Note to the Press – Boone 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 continues to prioritize defending the lives of our most vulnerable, and I look forward to taking action to further protect life. I also strongly believe that we need to expand resources and support for expectant mothers and their babies," said State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel).
"Defending the sanctity of life is a critical responsibility of the state legislature. Now is the time to return to the Statehouse and provide protections for the unborn, and strengthen our support for expectant and new moms," said State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton).
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. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) represents House District 24,
which includes portions of Boone and Hamilton counties.
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State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) represents House District 28,
which includes portions of Hendricks and Boone counties.
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