Controversy over a similar ultrasound bill in Virginia has renewed the debate in that state and in Pennsylvania over the Women’s Right to Know legislation. House Bill 1077 would give women the right to view an ultrasound of their babies before undergoing an abortion.

On the same day that thousands of pro-life supporters were marking the anniversary of Roe v. Wade by marching in Washington, DC, state legislators in Harrisburg were urging their colleagues to support life here in Pennsylvania. CLICK HERE TO SEND YOUR OWN MESSAGE IN SUPPORT OF A WOMAN

The start of the 2011-2012 Pennsylvania legislative session saw movement on several pieces of pro-life legislation. Given the fact that Pennsylvania boasts a pro-life governor and a pro-life majority in the House and the Senate, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) is hopeful th