States pass life-saving legislation

While U.S. Supreme Court decisions limit how much individual state legislatures can do to prevent abortion-on-demand, a number of actions are still clearly possible.

And for state legislatures, sonogram laws are one of the most effective ways to save lives.

Thanks to the persistent work of NPLA members and other pro-lifers across the country, more states are passing this life-saving legislation.

This year, Texas and Virginia passed strict laws that require a woman to obtain an ultrasound before getting an abortion.

Their laws, which require a woman to view an ultrasound before obtaining an abortion, force the mother to come face-to-face with her decision about the life inside of her.

And the fact is, the overwhelming majority of abortion-minded women who see an ultrasound change their minds and decide to choose life.

Despite a hailstorm of negative media attention and vitriolic attacks from the abortion lobby last session, the hard work of NPLA members and other pro-lifers prevailed and life-saving ultrasound legislation passed in Virginia.

The law, which was enacted this past July, requires women who want an abortion receive an ultrasound at least 24 hours prior to any abortion procedure.

Abortion facilities must refer their clients to nearby facilities who provide sonograms at low cost or for free – and that list often includes pregnancy resource centers.

Even better, because of sonogram laws, in states where abortionists can’t or won’t provide ultrasound imaging, many are being forced to refer women to pro-life organizations for free ultrasounds.

Because these laws have proven to have such strong life-saving effect, NPLA members and staff has fought for both federal and state level legislation requiring women to face the truth about the life inside her.

And this year, your NPLA will continue pushing for both a federal bill (H.R. 3805) and for multiple state measures to require that mothers have access to their “first baby pictures.”

For Life,

Martin Fox, President
National Pro-Life Alliance

P.S. If you are able, please chip in to help your NPLA pass federal and state ultrasound laws.