Abolition Bills Filed in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Indiana
The 2024 legislative session has kicked off in multiple states and so far three starts have abolition bills filed! In our last issue discussed Missouri’s abolition bill, which was prefiled in December and has now been assigned to the Health and Welfare Committee. Oklahoma Senator and Abolitionist Dusty Deevers filed SB1729 earlier this week which is also known as “The Abolition of Abortion in Oklahoma Act.” Oklahoma’s session begins on February 2nd.
Indiana House Representative Lorissa Sweet has filed HB1379 to abolish abortion in Indiana. The bill has been assigned to the Committee on Courts and Criminal Codes. According to the Indiana General Assembly’s website, their session begins on January 22nd.
Abolition Rallies Announced in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas
Oklahoma – This years Abolition Day will take place on February 6th at 10:00 am local time at the Capitol. Participants will meet at the South Plaza for a short rally and then head inside for organized lobbying and more.
Missouri – Abolish Abortion Missouri will be hosting their Rally at the Capitol on February 21st from 1:00-3:00 local time
Kansas – Had to reschedule their rally due to weather, but have not selected a make-up date yet.
Abolition Headlines
The film Abolitionist released on January 1st and is available to view for a $4 rental fee. Abolitionist Jon Speed reviewed the film on his website as well.
The “Abortion Free” docuseries dropped episode number two which can be watched here.
Ben Zeisloft wrote an excellent post about the annual March for Life that happened this week and gave us permission to publish it as an article on our site which can be read here.
Abolitionists Rising released a new video on their YouTube channel titled, “City Employee Hates Free Speech.”
AbolitionWomen (aka Steadfastwomen who runs this site) was featured on A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast discussing abolitionism and how women can become more involved. On an unrelated note, a Pro-Life PRC director also discussed her disagreements with points I made on Conversations With a Calvinist podcast on this podcast starting at the 38-39 minute mark.
Not a Victim is continuing to fundraise for new “Things You Say To Us” literature focused on equal protection. You can donate here.
Abolish Abortion Missouri hosted a day conference in Chillicothe. A recording of the event can be found here.
Upcoming Events
February 3rd – Abolish Abortion TN Mini-Conference from 2:00-7:45PM EST at North Athens Baptist Church.
February 6th – Abolition Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol at 10:00 local time.
February 21st – Abolish Abortion Missouri Rally at the Capitol from 1:00-3:00 local time
April 18th – 21st – The 2024 Abolitionists Rising Conference, April 18th-21st in Charlotte, NC.
