Dear Friend,
Thursday, May 18, will be another very busy day with profound impact regarding the sanctity of human life. Six pro-life bills on which we have been focusing will have public hearings before the Judiciary Committee; once again, the members of this committee need to hear from you.
Starting at 9 AM, the Judiciary Committee will be hearing testimony on these six bills: LD’s 748 and 915 dealing with ending tax-funded abortions, LD’s 825 and 851 insisting abortion providers who prescribe abortion pills to inform women of the possibility of reversing their abortion, LD 1229 which would require ultrasounds for expecting mothers, and LD 1225 which would require ALL fetal remains to be interred or cremated.
Click here to sign up to provide written or live, online testimony. All these bills are before the Judiciary Committee; therefore, your testimony should begin with “Senator Carney, Representative Harnett, and members of the Judiciary Committee.” If you’ve never provided written testimony, click here for a guide. Click here for a link to a document created by Mike McClellan about these bills and others that will be heard this week.
As always, if you have any questions or need any help with the testimony process, you can contact our policy director, Mike McClellan anytime at cclmainepolicy@gmail.com or 329-6148.
Sponsor: Sen. Trey Stewart
Senate District #2
Update:
This is of three bills that focus on women having options and safety (LD851 and LD 1229).
Public Hearing: May 18. 2021
Hearing Time: 9:00 am
Hearing Location: Judiciary Committee
Summary
This bill amends the abortion informed consent laws to require the health care professional to tell the pregnant woman that it may be possible to reverse the effects of an abortion-inducing drug, although time is of the essence. The health care professional must make available written materials, prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services, about the possibility of reversing the effects of the drug and how to obtain additional information and medical assistance.
Our Concerns
We support this legislation; opponents do not like alternatives to abortion.
Sponsor: Rep. Kathy Javner
House District #88
Public Hearing: May 18, 2021
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Hearing Location: Judiciary Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham
House District #136
Update
This is an important bill, it mirrors nationally how the abortion funding battle has intensified.
Public Hearing: May 18, 2021
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Hearing Location: Judiciary Committee
Summary
The Hyde Amendment prohibits federal Medicaid funding for abortions except in cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest.
This bill repeals Title 22, section 3196, removing the requirement that the department provide abortion services to MaineCare members and
removing the requirement that the State pay when the abortion services are not covered by Medicaid.
Our Concerns
Another bill that a majority of Maine people would agree with but will the Maine Legislature?
Sponsor: Rep. Abigail Griffin
House District #102
Update
One of three bills that are about options and women’s safety. (LD 825 and LD 1229)
Public Hearing: May 18, 2021
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Hearing Location: Judiciary Committee
Summary
This bill amends the abortion informed consent laws to require the health care professional to tell the pregnant woman that it may be possible to reverse the effects of an
abortion-inducing drug with medication and treatment. The health care professional is required to make a record indicating the information was provided, and the woman is required to sign the record to show that she received the information
Our Concerns
We believe education and options are good, who would disagree?
Sponsor: Sen. Scott Cyrway
Senate District #16
Update
This issue is being discussed nationally. It has passed in some states.
Public Hearing: May 18, 2021
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Hearing Location: Judiciary Committee
Summary
This bill requires the final disposition of fetal remains resulting from abortion, miscarriage, or fetal death, regardless of gestational age, through cremation or interment.
Our Concerns
We will support this legislation. Can we get enough support from the Maine Legislature?
Sponsor: Rep. Abigail Griffin
House District #102
Update
One of three bills concerning women’s options and safety.
( LD 851 and LD 825)
Public Hearing: May 18, 2021
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Hearing Location: Judiciary Committee
Summary
This bill requires a health care professional to ensure that a pregnant woman undergoes an ultrasound and receives information about alternatives to abortion, including parenting the child, at least 48 hours before she can have an abortion. The existence of a medical
emergency eliminates the 48-hour waiting period.
Our Concerns
The religion of abortion does not allow for cleanliness, safety, and best practices.
