Personal Update
After the first few editions of Abolition News in 2024, my mother had heart surgery and recovery. Then my father spent four months in three different hospitals (each one more specialized), and after his recovery I had a baby. Life has slowed down a bit now, praise God, so I am going to try to keep up with this through legislative sessions.
Abolition Bills Filed in Four States
Abolition bills have been filed in Indiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and for the first time ever, North Dakota
Indiana – HB1344 was filed by Representative Lorissa Sweet and co-authored by Representative Lindsay Patterson. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Codes.
Oklahoma – SB456 was filed by Senator Dusty Deevers and co-authored by Senator Warren Hamilton. A rally sponsored by Abolish Abortion Oklahoma will be held on February 4th at 10:00am local time in support of the bill.
South Carolina – H3537 was filed by Representative Rob Harris and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
North Dakota – HB1373 was filed by Representative Lori VanWinkle with 11 co-sponsors. The bill has been referred to the Human Services Committee.
Recent News
- Students for Abolition launches first chapter at East Tennessee State University
- Abolitionists Rising announces Mission to Washington DC from March 20th – March 22nd. Registration information can be found here.
- Bradley Pierce was featured on Abby Johnson’s podcast in an episode titled, “What Would it Take to Truly Abolish Abortion? Bradley Pierce on Legislative Changes and What the Pro-Life Movement is Getting Wrong.”
Upcoming Events
February 4th – Oklahoma Abolition Day at 10:00 am local time.
February 4th – Ohio Church Leaders Meeting in Cincinnati. More details coming.
February 19th – Abolish Abortion Missouri Rally from 1:00-3:00pm local time in the Capitol Rotunda.
February 19th – Abolish Abortion TX Rally for Equal Protection at 11:00 local time at the State Capitol in Austin. You can RSVP here. Activism at UT Austin will also take place on this day. More information can be found at https://abolishabortiontx.org/rally/
March 20th-22nd – Abolitionists Rising Mission to Washington DC
