INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana House today passed House Bill 1211, a ban on dismemberment abortions, by a landslide 71-25 margin.  The bill, authored by Rep. Peggy Mayfield and co-authored by Rep. Christy Stutzman, now moves to the Indiana Senate.   The bill passed with bipartisan support as five Democrat legislators voted yes.

“Today’s historic vote brings us one step closer to ending barbaric dismemberment abortions in Indiana,” states Indiana Right to Life President and CEO Mike Fichter.  “We look forward to the Senate taking equally decisive action in the weeks ahead.”Click here to see how your state representative voted
Indiana Right to Life’s mission is to protect the right to life, especially of unborn children, through positive education, compassionate advocacy and promotion of healthy alternatives to abortion.