The Senate Judiciary Committee heard more than two hours of testimony regarding House Bill 5711 on Thursday. HB 5711 is an omnibus bill, also known as the Prolife Bus. The purpose of the Prolife Bus is to hold the abortion industry to the same health and safety standards as other medical providers. Patients’ safety must be put ahead of abortion profits.
“The
hearing was held in the Farnum Building near the Capitol. Senator Rick
Jones chaired the committee. All wanting to provide testimony were
provided the opportunity. An overflow room was available for those
unable to obtain seating in the packed hearing room,” said Pam Sherstad
of Right to Life of Michigan. “Many spoke in favor of HB 5711 including
prolife individuals and representatives from Right to Life of Michigan
and the Michigan Catholic Conference. Other individuals opposed the
legislation including representatives from Planned Parenthood, American
Civil Liberties Union, National Organization for Women and American
Association of University Women.”After testimony was heard, Sen. Rick Jones called for a vote, saying, “This issue is too important to not move forward.”
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