Legislation to add exceptions for rape and incest to the state’s abortion ban failed in the House Criminal Justice Committee this morning. Katie Hunter Lowery with Louisiana Survivors for Reform testified about her own rape that she’s still processing. If she had become pregnant as a result, she said at least then she had the choice.
Cut 11 (14) “…through violence.”
Lafayette OB/GYN Dr. Damon (cut-ah-hee) Cudihy spoke in opposition to the bill. He said it’s the rapist who should be subjected to the death penalty, not the unborn child, and that abortion doesn’t remove the trauma of rape.
House Bill 346 failed to make it out of committee on a ten to five vote.
A bill requiring a person found guilty in a fatal DUI case to pay restitution to the surviving children of the victims until they reach 18 was approved by the House Criminal Justice Committee. Supporting the bill named in memory of her late husband, Shelby Strong says losing her husband Cody has affected her children
House Bill 91 advances to the House floor for debate.
And legislation to ban the use of the social media app Tik Tok on any state-owned devices and state networks will advance to the House floor. Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel says experts have found governmental information can be accessed through the app.
The bill also would apply to state colleges and universities if the bill is enacted.