Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Signs ‘Heartbeat’ Bill into Law

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It’s a “historic day for Georgia, for Georgia families, and for those precious unborn babies,” said Rep. Ginny Ehrhart this morning.

She’s right.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the controversial “heartbeat” bill this morning.

According to Fox News:

Kemp kept his campaign promise in signing the bill, HB 481, technically called the “Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act,” which will prohibit abortions in the state after a heartbeat is detected, as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. The law allows exceptions in the case of rape, incest, or if the life of the mother is in danger.

Before the signing of the bill, State Rep. Ed Setzler pointed to science, law, and the simple fact that common sense says a beating heart is a sign of life and those children should receive the full protection of the law. State Sen. Renee Unterman, a former nurse who ushered the bill through the state Senate, said she has waited her entire time as a legislator for this moment, calling it the “culmination of my political career.”

“Georgia is a state that values life,” Kemp said before putting his signature to the LIFE Act. “We stand up for those who are unable to speak for themselves.”

Kemp KNOWNS this is far from over, as the bill will surely be challenged.

“But our job is to do what is right, not what is easy,” Kemp added. “We will not back down. We will always continue to fight for life.”

This bill has garnered a lot of Hollywood attention, with Alyssa Milano leading the charge on a major boycott on Georgia’s successful movie industry.

The bill is set to begin next year.