PA House passes HB 118, the Unborn Child Dignity Act, with bipartisan support after lengthy debate. PCC thanks those who voted for it and gives special thanks to sponsor Rep. Frank Ryan for his work on the bill. Here is part of Ryan’s closing comments. @PAHouseGOP @FrankRyanCPA pic.twitter.com/gPj8FBRkti
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The PA Senate passes SB 618 by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, which will prohibit the requirement of vaccine passports in PA. Vote goes along party lines. Republicans vote yes. Democrats vote no. @PASenateGOP @PaSenateDems pic.twitter.com/QFRDtEMPSz
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Rep. Kathy Rapp speaks in support of HB 118 and stresses the fact that claiming the remains of an unborn baby is optional under the bill. The parents are under no obligation to do so. @PAHouseGOP pic.twitter.com/5TZ8ikc7w5
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During the debate on HB 118, Majority Leader Benninghoff objects when Rep. Brian Sims brings up the racial makeup and gender of House Republicans. pic.twitter.com/uG3zAiAltm
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A number of House Democrats are once again speaking out against HB 118, the Unborn Child Dignity Act by Rep. Frank Ryan. A final vote will come after what looks to be extensive debate. @PAHouseGOP @PaHouseDems pic.twitter.com/hsSR8UM76C
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The PA House has just begun final debate on HB 118 by Rep. Frank Ryan. It’s the Unborn Child Dignity Act. It give parents the -option- of claiming the remains of a baby who dies before birth. @PAHouseGOP @PaHouseDems pic.twitter.com/waC7ep2SUm
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