POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Georgia Right to Life praises new law | Gwinnett Daily Post

Even after losing its affiliate status earlier last month, Gwinnett-based Georgia Right to Life has a reason to celebrate.

The group, which has pledged to continue its work lobbying for pro-life issues, praised Gov. Nathan Deal last week for signing into law a provision that prohibits using taxpayer funds to pay for abortion insurance coverage in Georgia.

“As a pro-life woman and mother, I am deeply grateful that Gov. Deal signed this law,” said Genevieve Wilson, GRTL’s co-executive director. “Once again, he has demonstrated that he is solidly pro-life.”

According to a press release, the new law prevents public funds from being spent on abortion services in any of the insurance plans offered under Obamacare, or through state employee health plans. There is an exception to save the life of the mother, and the release notes that the law does not prevent people from accessing services.

Georgia is the 25th state to adopt a law stopping taxpayer funding of abortion through Obamacare.

“Georgia is solidly pro-life, and bringing a halt to publicly funding this horrific practice is long overdue,” Wilson said.

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