It came down to the last minutes of the 40th legislative day to pass a divisive bill restricting abortions.
A compromise among Georgia lawmakers seemingly places the state with 6 others that ban abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy. Opponents say the controversial bill calls a war on women.
The bill (HB 954) was introduced as the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.
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