Kemp Signs Life Act Bill, Vows to Protect All Georgians

Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has signed House Bill 481, the Life Act that bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks.

Kemp signed the bill Tuesday morning despite weeks of protests from pro-choice groups and the ACLU.

Before signing the bill, Kemp said Georgia is a state that values life, protects the innocent and vulnerable, and speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves.

“All life is worthy of protection,” Kemp said. ….”There are those who oppose this bill, but Georgia must do what is right, not what is easy. We will not back down and always continue to fight for life.”

Governor said changes must also be made to the costly adoption process and to the foster care system.  He also said Georgia must work to protect life at all stages, including protecting the elderly.

ACLU officials say the bill is unconstitutional and they vow to fight it in court.

Georgia is not the only state to toughen its abortion laws.  Similar bans have been signed into law in Mississippi, Kentucky and Ohio, and are being considered elsewhere.