‘Heartbeat Bill’ A Test Of Georgia Film Incentives

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Gov. Brian Kemp has said he will sign a controversial abortion bill  known as the “heartbeat bill,” despite threats from actors and directors saying they won’t film in Georgia if it becomes law.

The push-back is testing the economic power of Georgia’s film industry, which has grown in recent years due to a generous tax credit program.

Actress Alyssa Milano was the public face of the industry when she stood in the state Capitol recently and warned Georgia lawmakers that restricting abortions in Georgia would have consequences.