Democrats for Life of America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kristen Day
May 8, 2006 (202) 220-3066
SOUTH DAKOTA’S ANTI-ABORTION BILL COMMENDED
BY DEM GROUP
Monday, May 8, 2006 – Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) commended the South Dakota legislature today for recently approving a bill that will prohibit abortion in their state.
DFLA noted that support from pro-life Democrats was critical to the ultimate passage of the bill.
The legislation would not have passed without the support of pro-life Democrats. There were as many Democrats voting for the bill voting for the bill as Republicans voting against.
“Pro-life Democrats in South Dakota saved the day on this bill. There were just as many Democrats who voted for this legislation as there were Republicans voting against it. So when it comes to protecting the unborn, pro-life Democrats stepped in and gave the voiceless, a voice in South Dakota” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats For Life.
While the ground breaking legislation passed both chambers of the South Dakota legislature, it was a pro-life Democratic Senator, Julie Bartling, who introduced the legislation in the Senate. On the House side, one-third of House Democrats, including 3 Democratic women, sponsored the House version.
“South Dakota has consistently passed pro-life legislation and this particular law is a culmination of that effort,” State Representative Mary Glenski, and Director of the Board of Democrats for Life of South Dakota “This is a more comprehensive approach.”
In 2005, the South Dakota legislature approved legislation to require doctors provide accurate information about the possible emotional and physical side effects of abortion, including statistics that show there are higher suicide rates among post-abortive women. The law also required women to be informed about the medical risks of both abortion and pregnancy and information regarding the legal and financial responsibilities of the father.
ABOUT DEMOCRATS FOR LIFE OF AMERICA
Democrats For Life of America was founded in 1999 to mobilize Democrats at the local, state, and national levels. Their primary mission has been to elect pro-life Democrats, support pro-life elected officials, promote a pro-life plank in the Democratic Party platform and achieve legislation that fosters respect for human life.
Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) currently has 41 state chapters with plans to expand the group into additional states by the end of they year. In addition to the grassroots support across America, the group has several Members of Congress who are actively promoting the group’s mission.
-30-
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kristen Day
May 8, 2006 (202) 220-3066
SOUTH DAKOTA’S ANTI-ABORTION BILL COMMENDED
BY DEM GROUP
Monday, May 8, 2006 – Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) commended the South Dakota legislature today for recently approving a bill that will prohibit abortion in their state.
DFLA noted that support from pro-life Democrats was critical to the ultimate passage of the bill.
The legislation would not have passed without the support of pro-life Democrats. There were as many Democrats voting for the bill voting for the bill as Republicans voting against.
“Pro-life Democrats in South Dakota saved the day on this bill. There were just as many Democrats who voted for this legislation as there were Republicans voting against it. So when it comes to protecting the unborn, pro-life Democrats stepped in and gave the voiceless, a voice in South Dakota” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats For Life.
While the ground breaking legislation passed both chambers of the South Dakota legislature, it was a pro-life Democratic Senator, Julie Bartling, who introduced the legislation in the Senate. On the House side, one-third of House Democrats, including 3 Democratic women, sponsored the House version.
“South Dakota has consistently passed pro-life legislation and this particular law is a culmination of that effort,” State Representative Mary Glenski, and Director of the Board of Democrats for Life of South Dakota “This is a more comprehensive approach.”
In 2005, the South Dakota legislature approved legislation to require doctors provide accurate information about the possible emotional and physical side effects of abortion, including statistics that show there are higher suicide rates among post-abortive women. The law also required women to be informed about the medical risks of both abortion and pregnancy and information regarding the legal and financial responsibilities of the father.
ABOUT DEMOCRATS FOR LIFE OF AMERICA
Democrats For Life of America was founded in 1999 to mobilize Democrats at the local, state, and national levels. Their primary mission has been to elect pro-life Democrats, support pro-life elected officials, promote a pro-life plank in the Democratic Party platform and achieve legislation that fosters respect for human life.
Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) currently has 41 state chapters with plans to expand the group into additional states by the end of they year. In addition to the grassroots support across America, the group has several Members of Congress who are actively promoting the group’s mission.
-30-
