HB481 is now in effect & abortion is illegal after six weeks. The penalties are harsh with up to 10 years in prison for doctors.
But know that the law’s vague “personhood” provisions interact with Georgia's civil & criminal code with the potential for unintended consequences.
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As written, HB481 makes an embryo a natural living person by definition.
This means a miscarriage could lead to a manslaughter charge.
Taking misoprostol could lead to a murder charge.
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But even more dangerous, few doctors will provide ANY kind of abortion if they face prosecution & criminal charges — even if a woman’s life is in danger, even in cases of rape or incest.
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HB481's vague definition goes beyond the aggressive prosecution of women's reproductive health and creates a whole new set of issues.
Do pregnant women get to use the HOV lane?
Is imprisoning a pregnant woman unlawful imprisonment of a fetus?
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HB481 tells women "don't come to Georgia!"
My sister lives in Boston & has four talented daughters. She has told me that she would never allow them to go to college in a state where they could face criminal prosecution if they had a miscarriage or an early stage abortion.
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Georgia Republicans have ended bodily autonomy for women and criminalized life-saving medicine.
Other states are eager to poach our talent and our business — and now they will have a strong case to make.
What a dark day for women in Georgia. What a dark day for Georgia.
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