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Bill Adding Exception to NH Abortion Ban Headed to Governor
By HOLLY RAMER, Related Press
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A invoice including an exception to New Hampshire’s new abortion ban for instances by which the fetus has been identified with “abnormalities incompatible with life” is heading to the desk of Gov. Chris Sununu, who has mentioned he’ll signal it.
Since Jan. 1, New Hampshire has outlawed abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions just for pregnancies that threaten the mom’s life or well being. Docs who present late-term abortions can face felony costs, and ultrasounds are required earlier than any abortion.
With 9 Republicans becoming a member of all 10 Democrats, the Senate voted 19-5 in favor of a invoice to restrict the usage of ultrasounds and add the “abnormalities incompatible with life” exception. The invoice handed the Home final month.
Sen. Becky Whitley, D-Hopkinton, mentioned she was grateful to girls who shared heartbreaking tales, together with a Brookline girl who discovered 21 weeks into her being pregnant that certainly one of her twins wouldn’t survive on her personal after start.
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“We all know that there are lots of extra girls who’ve these deeply private tales who will not be snug attending a public listening to who can attest that, sure, these circumstances are uncommon, however they occur to actual households,” she mentioned.
The Senate rejected an modification proposed by Sen. Regina Birdsell, R-Hampstead, who mentioned she understood the need so as to add an exception however felt the invoice raised too many questions.
“Incompatible with life … is it simply minutes, is it days, is it weeks? We don’t know that,” she mentioned.
With the U.S. Supreme Court docket contemplating a case that would severely erode abortion rights, state legislatures throughout the nation are taking on measures to both limit the process additional, or guarantee entry to it. New Hampshire lawmakers are contemplating no less than eight payments on either side of the difficulty.
Amongst people who have handed the Home are payments that might permit well being care employees to refuse to take part within the supply of contraception or abortion care, and one other that might get rid of the protection zone that retains protesters no less than 25 toes (7.5 meters) away from abortion clinics.
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CONCORD, NH — From all of us to all of you, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays.
We hope you have a great time with family and friends during this joyous time of the year.
Unlike last year, when it was kinda dreary due to not having any snow, there is a little bit on the ground this year, thankfully. It’s incredible how something as simple as a little white stuff on the ground can make the mood festive.
If you need some posts and videos to get into the holiday spirit, check out some of the ones I put together this season:
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The Concord Nativity scene outside the Statehouse on Christmas Eve 2024. Credit: Tony Schinella
This year, I ran out of time and did not get to put together a Christmas lights video. I ran out of time last year, too. However, I’ll make a mental note to do one in 2025; it’s work to put together, but they are a lot of fun.
If you haven’t seen the prior videos, check them out here:
Christmas Lights in Concord 2022:
Christmas Lights in Concord 2021:
Christmas Lights in Concord 2020, Part 1:
Christmas Lights in Concord 2020, Part 2:
I’ll have a few “Best Of” posts next week, and we can then welcome in the New Year.
Until then, stay safe and enjoy your time with your family and friends.
Got a news tip? Could you send it to tony.schinella@patch.com? View videos on Tony Schinella’s YouTube.com channel or Rumble.com channel.
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