Posts Tagged: HB 1948
Pittsburgh’s 18-Month-Old Superman, and His Brother, Give More Reasons to End Late-Term Abortion
April 29, 2016 | 3 comments | Posted in abortion, pro-life | Tags: abortion, dismemberment, HB 1948
A letter from a Pennsylvania Mom:
This is Jackson. He’s 18-months-old who was born right at 24 weeks. If he was born a half an hour earlier he would have been considered 23 weeks. At birth, he weighed less … Read more
Meet Lydia, the 3-year-old changing the Harrisburg debate on late-term abortion
April 14, 2016 | 4 comments | Posted in abortion, pro-life | Tags: abortion, D & E, dismemberment, HB 1948, pennsylvania
This story has been updated with the current state legislation.
Dear Pennsylvania legislators and citizens of Pennsylvania,
This is our daughter Lydia. She is 3 years old and lives in central PA. She is a happy, active little girl, … Read more
Call your State Representative: “Yes on HB 1948.”
April 11, 2016 | 3 comments | Posted in abortion, pro-life | Tags: HB 1948
Leslie Acosta (D) District … Read more
Born at 24 weeks, this PA 12-year-old is one of the many children changing the debate in Harrisburg
April 8, 2016 | 11 comments | Posted in abortion, pro-life | Tags: abortion, D & E, dismemberment, HB 1948, late term
This story has been updated with the current state legislation.
Dear Pennsylvania legislators and citizens of Pennsylvania,
This is Will. He is 12 years old and lives in Western PA. He enjoys playing baseball and video games. He is … Read more

VIDEO: Lawmaker Explains How Medical Technology Demands Action to Save Lives
April 6, 2016 | No comments | Posted in abortion, pro-life | Tags: dismemberment, HB 1948, late term, pennsylvania
Sponsored by Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren) and nearly 100 other co-sponsors, HB 1948 will end late-term abortions in Pennsylvania after 20 weeks gestation. This updates the 24-week standard set in the 1989 Abortion Control Act, long before many advances … Read more
BREAKING: Ending Late-Term Abortion in PA Passes First Hurdle
April 4, 2016 | No comments | Posted in abortion, pro-life | Tags: abortion, D&E, dismemberment, HB 1948, late term
On Monday, April 4th, the Health Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed HB 1948 by a 16-10 vote. A floor vote by the full House is now expected this week – please contact your State Representative TODAY to … Read more
TAKE ACTION: New State Legislation Would End Late-Term Abortions in PA
March 31, 2016 | 1 comment | Posted in abortion, pro-life | Tags: abortion, dismemberment, HB 1948, late term
We just got word of legislation introduced today which will be the most significant pro-life legislation in Pennsylvania this year.
HB 1948 would make two improvements to Pennsylvania abortion laws; which haven’t been updated in over a quarter century:
First,… Read more