Abolition News – Week of January 21-27, 2023

Kentucky Pastor’s Meeting Recap

On January 25th, End Abortion Now and Abolish Abortion KY partnered to host an informational meeting for Pastors about the upcoming KY abolition bill at the Creation Museum. Speakers included: Jeff Durbin, Brian Gunter, Ken Hamm, Bradley Peirce. Representative Emily Callaway, who is the sponsor for the KY abolition bill, also spoke and was prayed over by Clay Hall. A meeting was streamed live by Apologia Studio and a recording can be watched here.

Arkansas Files First Abolition Bill in State History

According to the Foundation to Abolish Abortion, State Representative Richard Womack filed HB1174, the Abolition of Abortion in Arkansas Act this week. State Senator Matt McKee joined him as a primary sponsor. To stay up to date with this bill, please follow Abolish Abortion Arkansas or visit www.abolishabortionar.com.

Abolition Bill Filed in Kansas

On Wednesday, January 25th, HB2181 was filed in the Kansas legislator. The bill’s name is Prohibiting abortion procedures and creating the crimes of unlawful performance of an abortion and unlawful destruction of a fertilized embryo. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Jacobs, Fairchild, Garber, Goetz, and Hill. To keep up with the progress of the bill, please follow AIM KS.

Abolition Bills Update

States with abolition bills currently filed:
South Carolina (HB 3549)
Missouri (HB818 & SB356)
Oklahoma (SB402)
Arkansas (HB1174)
Kansas (HB2181)
Indiana (HB1596)

States with abolition bills yet to be filed: Texas, Kentucky, Georgia, Idaho

Abolition Headlines

Abolition lawyer Bradley Peirce was interviewed for an article titled Abortion Opponents and Supporters Spar Over Prosecuting Women published by WORLD magazine.

Jared Lincks also posted an article this week on thechristianmanifesto.org on Biblically Defending a Bill to Abolish Abortion in Arkansas.

Anthony Langer published a video this week titled 3 Reasons Kentucky Abortion Law Isn’t Good Enough, and How to Fix it. The video can be found on YouTube.

Abolish Abortion Texas (AATX) published an article on their website this week titled Roe is Dead. Abortion is still alive and Well…Even in Texas. The article can be found on AATX website.

Abolitionists Organization Spotlight

The mission of FAA is to exalt and vindicate the image of God by promoting sound public policy that provides all preborn human beings the equal protection of the laws. In support of that mission, we draft and analyze legislation, conduct research, publish presentations, produce other educational media, and consult with public officials, organizations, and abolitionist activists.

Upcoming Events

2/3 – Eastern KY info meeting for Abolition Abortion KY ACT. Hindman FBC 6:00-8:00pm

2/7 – Abolition Day at OK State Capitol at 10:00am, conference following at 2:00 pm at FBC Edmond. Contact Abolish Abortion Oklahoma for more info.

2/10 – Abolish Abortion KY Central KY Info Meeting will be held at New Hope Baptist Church from 6-8pm.

2/17 – Rally at Kentucky State Capitol for abolition bill at 10:00am. Contact Abolish Abortion Kentucky for more info.

3/1-4 – Abolitionists Rising Conference, Wichita, KS.