A controversial bill passed in Georgia’s state house, HB 954 also known as the fetal pain bill would ban abortions after 20 weeks.
Right now in Georgia, abortions are banned after 24 weeks.
The debate over the legislation is centered on whether or not the fetus can experience pain during this period of the pregnancy.
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