05.17.12 Committees in both chambers of the state Legislature on Wednesday advanced bills aimed at further restricting abortion procedures in Louisiana.
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved two measures: Senate Bill 593, which would outlaw abortions after 20 weeks, and House Concurrent Resolution 11, which asks Congress not to fund Planned Parenthood.
At the same time, the House Health and Welfare committee backed Senate Bill 708, which would give women the option to listen to their unborn baby's heartbeat before receiving an abortion.