Georgia's Governor Signs 'Fetal Heartbeat' Abortion Law
The legislation bans abortions as soon as a heartbeat can be detected, which typically occurs about six weeks into a pregnancy. The controversial law is expected to trigger a lengthy legal battle.
by Vanessa Romo
May 07, 2019
1 minute
Updated at 1:05 p.m. ET
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed controversial legislation Tuesday that bans abortions in the state as soon as a heartbeat is detectable, which typically occurs about six weeks into a pregnancy
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