N.C. bill banning Down syndrome abortions nears floor vote
BRYAN ANDERSON, Associated Press/Report for America
May 5, 2021
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A North Carolina bill prohibiting pregnant women from seeking abortions on the basis of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome is getting fast-tracked in the House.
House Bill 453 was approved in a judiciary committee Wednesday afternoon and is set to make one more stop later in the day in another House committee before reaching the chamber floor for debate as early as Thursday.
In order to be considered this legislative session, House members must approve it by May 13. Republicans pushing the bill say it ll prevent discrimination against those with disabilities or of a particular race.
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