BTN STAFF
On Wednesday (05.29.19) Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill that contributes to the growing abortion debate that is brewing around the country. The Louisiana House voted 79-23 in favor of barring women from aborting their babies after the fetal heartbeat is detected. This means abortion will be prohibited as early as six weeks in pregnancy. Louisiana will join other states such as Georgia, Kentucky, and Ohio that have similar heartbeat bills. To read more about this story click here.