FL governor signs Heartbeat Protection Act

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Denise Harle, director of the ADF Center for Life, regarding her attendance Thursday at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of the Heartbeat Protection Act, a bill that protects the health of pregnant mothers, the dignity of unborn children, and the integrity of the medical profession by limiting abortions after a baby’s heartbeat is detected:

“Every human life is valuable, and every baby deserves to be protected. By enacting the Heartbeat Protection Act, Florida is continuing its work to preserve the lives of children and protect the wellbeing of mothers. All states—including Florida—have valid interests in establishing legal protections for unborn children who have detectable heartbeats, as well as a duty to protect the health and safety of women. Women deserve real health care, not dangerous and unnecessary procedures. We commend Gov. DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for taking a stand for true women’s health care and protecting innocent life by enacting this legislation.”

• Pronunciation guide: Harle (HAR-lee’)

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