Jim Pillen (Jim Pillen)

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has recently reiterated his support for the Heartbeat Act, stating that the state has the right to protect unborn babies. Pillen, who is a pro-life Republican, defended the legislation during his radio call-in show, responding to criticisms of the pro-life bill.

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According to WJAG News Talk, the Nebraska Heartbeat Act (LB 626), sponsored by state Senator Joni Albrecht, R-Thurston, seeks to ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually around six weeks of pregnancy. Exceptions would be made for cases of rape, incest, and medical emergencies. Currently, abortion is legal in Nebraska up to 20 weeks for any reason.

Pillen expressed his belief that the state has the responsibility to save and protect babies in the womb, especially when a heartbeat is detected. He argued that science and facts are clear about the sanctity of life, and that as a state, Nebraska has the right to protect the lives of its citizens, including the unborn.

“When babies have a heartbeat, the facts and science is crystal clear … I believe we as a state have as much right to save and protect as many babies as we do everyone else,” the governor said.

The Heartbeat Act has garnered 29 co-sponsors so far, but it needs at least 33 votes to overcome a filibuster by pro-abortion Democrats, who successfully blocked a similar bill last year. Pillen stated that protecting unborn babies and assisting mothers in need is of utmost importance to the state.

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Richard Hennessy
Richard Hennessy
1 year ago

A heartbeat is the most reasonable limit on abortions. It is the obvious evidence of a developing baby. A mass of developing cells does not have a heartbeat. A baby does.

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