West Virginia Legislature Passes Bill Banning Abortions After 20 Weeks | LifeNews.com

The West Virginia legislature has approved a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and the measure is now headed to the governor for a signature. The bill now sits on the desk of Democratic Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, who describes himself as pro-life. West Virginians for Life (WVFL) is pleased to report that the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, HB 4588, passed in the West Virginia Senate on the final day of the session, Saturday, March 8, by a vote of 29-5. The Senate approved an amended version of the bill, which had been passed earlier by the House of Delegates. The House had to concur with the Senate changes before final passage, 83-15… [Read more at LifeNews.com.]