Kentucky women who obtain abortions could be prosecuted under newly-filed bill
WUKY
House Bill 523, sponsored by Republican Reps. Richard White and Josh Calloway, would allow homicide charges to be brought in cases where “the victim is an unborn child.”
The bill invokes religious language, arguing “all innocent human life created in the image of God” should be equally protected under the laws from “fertilization to natural death.” Two exceptions include what the measure calls “spontaneous miscarriages” and “lawful medical procedures” to save the mother’s life.
Anti-Abortion Activists See Their Moon-Shot Goal Within Reach
SLATE
Proposals to punish pregnant people aren’t new; the first abortion abolitionist groups formed more than a decade ago, convinced that larger anti-abortion groups were morally bankrupt and ignoring the teachings of God. Abortion abolitionism then got a major boost in the late 2010s, when some evangelical pastors began preaching about it.
These activists worked with Bradley Pierce, a Texas abortion abolitionist and lawyer who represented homeschooling families, to promote laws punishing women in states across the country.
Local state lawmakers oppose proposed bill to criminalize self-managed abortions
CBS 4
State Representative Brent Money has proposed House Bill 2197, which aims to close what he describes as “the last legal loophole” in the state's abortion regulations.
In 2022, Texas enacted a law banning abortions in all circumstances except when the mother’s life is at risk. The law does not provide exemptions for cases of rape or incest. Currently, individuals who self-administer abortion medication are not subject to criminal prosecution. However, Money’s proposal would designate the fetus as a separate person, potentially leading to criminal charges for self-managed abortions.
Abortion could be considered murder under fetal personhood proposal in North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA MONITOR
House Bill 1373, referred to as a “personhood bill,” would define a human being to include an unborn child in state laws relating to murder, assault and wrongful death lawsuits. The bill would also establish that an unborn child exists at the moment of fertilization.
Rep. Lori VanWinkle, R-Minot, is the bill’s lead sponsor. She said the Legislature’s prior attempts to restrict abortion did not go far enough. “This is a commonsense bill that will close a loophole that has allowed the murder of innocent lives to continue in this state,” she told the House Human Services Committee during a Wednesday hearing on the bill.
Abolition of Abortion Legislation Filed in Texas House
TEXAS POLICY RESEARCH
Texas State Rep. Brent Money (R-Greenville) has introduced House Bill 2197 (HB 2197) which aims to criminalize self-induced abortions by removing a legal exception that currently shields women from prosecution. If passed, the bill would extend murder statutes to all individuals, including those who terminate their own pregnancies.
Under current Texas law, doctors and providers face severe penalties for performing or assisting in abortions, but women who self-induce abortions are not criminally prosecuted—a distinction State Rep. Money’s bill seeks to remove.
4 States Consider Bills To Treat Women Who Get Abortions as Murderers
REASON
House Bill 1334 was introduced by State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R–Indianapolis) on January 13. It has attracted two co-sponsors so far and has been referred to the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code.
Sweet’s bill would modify Indiana’s criminal code so that the phrase “human being” includes beings in utero and fertilized eggs. Human being “includes an unborn child at any stage of development from fertilization at the fusion of a human spermatozoon with a human ovum,” H.B. 1334 states.
Republicans in 4 States Want to Charge Abortion Patients with Homicide
JEZEBEL
All four bills establish fetal personhood by recognizing that “killing” an embryo or fetus is the same as killing a person. Consequently, someone who has an abortion could face homicide charges and the threat of the death penalty.
Indiana’s bill, HB 1334, states that it “modifies the definition of ‘human being’ in the criminal code to include an unborn child.” The Foundation to Abolish Abortion praised the bill, introduced by co-author Rep. Lorissa Sweet, for combatting the “abortion genocide,” and thanked Sweet for being “on the political front lines of the fight against abortion.”
Equal Protection At Conception w/ Bradley Pierce and Friends
CROSSPOLITIC
“Is the faction that wants the death penalty for women who terminate pregnancies winning?
Earlier this month, Kristan Hawkins, head of the influential anti-abortion group Students for Life of America, told her 85,000 followers on X that a particularly militant faction of anti-abortion activists worried hermore than pro-choice protesters… Since the Supreme Court ended federal protection for abortion access with its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in 2022, abolitionists have been pushing to criminalize abortion, with some of the most zealous arguing that the termination of a pregnancy should be considered a homicide and punished with the full force of the law.”
Equal Protection for the Preborn: Insights from Attorney Bradley Pierce
LOVE LIFE
“What does it truly mean to provide equal protection under the law for the preborn? Join us as we sit down with Attorney Bradley Pierce, a constitutional lawyer and President of the Foundation to Abolish Abortion, to explore this critical topic. Bradley shares his legal insights, the biblical foundation for equal protection, and how this principle could transform the fight to end abortion.
Discover the legislative efforts, challenges, and the vision for a future where every life is protected, from the womb onward. Whether you’re a legal enthusiast, a pro-life advocate, or someone seeking to learn more about this vital issue, this conversation is for you.”
Bradley Pierce, Fighting for the Pre-born in Post-Roe America
LIFE OVER COFFEE PODCAST
“Bradley Pierce is the president of the Foundation to Abolish Abortion, a constitutional attorney with nearly two decades of experience advocating for the right to life and has been instrumental in drafting legislation across more than 30 states to protect these vital rights, including numerous equal protection bills aimed at abolishing abortion. Rick had the privilege to interview Bradley his advocacy for the unborn, as well as fighting for the rights of Christians across America. Bradley is keenly aware of these vital matters and is able to break them down in a way few others can.”
The Truth About Abortion in 2025 and What Christians Can Do About It With Bradley Pierce
CALLED TO LOVE with SOMER COLBERT
“In this powerful episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Bradley Pierce, attorney and co-founder of Abolish Abortion Texas, to discuss the church’s role in addressing the issue of abortion. We explore the challenges faced by pro-life advocates, the importance of equal protection legislation, and how the body of Christ can truly step up to make a difference for the unborn.
Bradley unpacks the resistance to equal protection laws, even within pro-life circles, and shares insights from his experience drafting and advocating for abolitionist legislation across the U.S. We highlight practical ways Christians can engage, from educating themselves and influencing legislation to supporting families and fostering meaningful conversations within their communities.”
What Would it Take to Truly Abolish Abortion? Bradley Pierce on Legislative Changes and What the Pro-Life Movement is Getting Wrong
POLITELY RUDE PODCAST with ABBY JOHNSON
“Is the faction that wants the death penalty for women who terminate pregnancies winning?
Earlier this month, Kristan Hawkins, head of the influential anti-abortion group Students for Life of America, told her 85,000 followers on X that a particularly militant faction of anti-abortion activists worried hermore than pro-choice protesters… Since the Supreme Court ended federal protection for abortion access with its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in 2022, abolitionists have been pushing to criminalize abortion, with some of the most zealous arguing that the termination of a pregnancy should be considered a homicide and punished with the full force of the law.”
Ep. 425: A Conversation With “Abortion Abolitionist” Bradley Pierce
MINISTRY WATCH PODCAST with WARREN COLE SMITH
“All is not well in the pro-life ecosystem.
There is much infighting and disagreement over priorities. Those who have placed their trust in politics have had to contend with the reality that the number of abortions in America have actually gone up since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade. On the other hand, those who have ignored politics have had no part in the pro-life victories that we have seen in at least 14 states.
On today’s program I unpack some of these issues with someone who calls himself an “abortion abolitionist.” Bradley Pierce is a constitutional attorney who has drafted legislation in more than 30 states supporting self-defense and parental rights, as well as civil liberties and the right to life.”
Oklahoma Senators Challenge Claims of Zero Abortion, Cite Over 3,000 Self-Managed Cases Annually
HOODLINE - OKLAHOMA CITY
“Amid debates on abortion in Oklahoma, Sens. Dusty Deevers and Warren Hamilton criticized the notion of “zero” abortions, spotlighting an estimated 3,274 annual self-managed procedures in the state, according to a recent release from the Oklahoma State Senate. Their remarks come as a rebuttal to House Speaker Kyle Hilbert's statement that reported abortion numbers were at zero, a claim they vehemently dispute as false.”
Sens. Deevers, Hamilton: loopholes lead to estimated 3,200 annual abortions in Oklahoma
MUSKOGEE POLITICO
“Amid debates on abortion in Oklahoma, Sens. Dusty Deevers and Warren Hamilton criticized the notion of “zero” abortions, spotlighting an estimated 3,274 annual self-managed procedures in the state, according to a recent release from the Oklahoma State Senate. Their remarks come as a rebuttal to House Speaker Kyle Hilbert's statement that reported abortion numbers were at zero, a claim they vehemently dispute as false.”
Hamilton and Deevers Respond to Claims of ‘Zero’ Abortions, Highlight the Estimated 3,274 Annual Abortions in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA SENATE - PRESS RELEASE
“Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, and Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, responded on Friday to comments made by Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert regarding abortion legislation in the upcoming session. Hilbert is quoted by Oklahoma Voice as saying, “When there’s not any reported abortions, I don’t know how you further reduce from zero.”
“As a pastor and local activist, I have been engaged in the fight to protect preborn children for years prior to becoming a Senator. I have much respect for Speaker Hilbert as Christian man, but as much as I desperately wish there were zero abortions in Oklahoma, zero ‘reported’ abortions is not the same thing as zero abortions,” Deevers said. “Data shows that roughly 3,274 self-managed abortions are legally performed annually in Oklahoma in addition to 4,000 abortions committed by Oklahomans driving to other states.”
What’s the Difference Between “Pro-Life” and Abolition? Ep. 318 (guest Bradley Pierce)
OUT OF THE QUESTION PODCAST with ANDREA SCHWARTZ
“Is the overturning of Roe v Wade at the federal level a true victory for the unborn? Is it truly pro-life to simply turn it over to the states, or are we promoting regulation over eliminating the murder of the unborn?”
SC GOP Reintroduces Bill to Punish People Getting Abortions With Death Penalty
TRUTHOUT
The South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act, which was introduced originally in 2023 but dropped from consideration in early 2024, has been refiled by State Rep. Rob Harris (R). The bill has seven other Republican co-sponsors, and is set to be considered by the state House Judiciary Committee early next year.
The bill defines fetuses and embryos at any stage of pregnancy as legal persons, thus defining any type of abortion — including those that happen before the state’s six-week abortion ban — as homicide, effectively creating a total abortion ban.
States with so-called abortion bans still have many abortions
THE SENTINEL
“The dozen or more conservative states which claim to have banned abortion have a substantial number of mothers murdering their preborn babies under explicit cover of law, according to an updated report released earlier this month by the Foundation to Abolish Abortion.”
The Truth About Abortion Rates In Our Post-Roe World
THE SWORD AND THE TROWEL PODCAST
Tom Ascol of Founders Ministries talks with Bradley Pierce, President of Foundation to Abolish Abortion about the Pro-Life movement, abolishing abortion, and the truth about the number of abortions that still happen in the post-Roe v. Wade world.