NH Republicans Introduce 15-Day Abortion Ban Bill

The Huffington Post reports

Republicans in New Hampshire filed one of the most extreme abortion bans in the country on Tuesday ― and a GOP trifecta could allow the bill to become law once the legislature starts its 2024 session next month.

The bill was pre-filed in the House in September, but the full text of the abortion ban was only released Tuesday morning. The legislation “prohibits abortion, other than for a medical emergency, if the gestational age of the fetus is more than 15 days,” according to the bill text.

The main sponsor, state Rep. Dave Testerman (R), introduced several anti-choice bills last legislative session, including a ban on abortion once fetal cardiac activity is detected.

Read the full article. Testerman last appeared here for his failed attempt to repeal his state’s ban on ex-gay torture. Republicans hold slim majorities in both New Hampshire chambers. Gov. Chris Sununu is a Republican.

Just in: New Hampshire Republicans plan to introduce a 15-DAY abortion ban next month. With a Republican trifecta, the bill has a real chance to become law. https://t.co/vZEIxtIKIc

— Alanna Vagianos (@AlannaVagianos) December 5, 2023

Rep. Dave Testerman, (R) Franklin, introduces his bill to repeal the prohibition on conversion therapy for minors. He claims ‘a scare tactic’ helped pass the original ban: “It wouldn’t be taking a cattle prod to them, it wouldn’t be locking them in a closet.” #NHPolitics #WMUR pic.twitter.com/DPHx0UPKYR

— Adam Sexton (@AdamSextonWMUR) February 15, 2022