Update: On December 10, 2014 the bill failed on the House floor by a vote of 47-40. While we expect this type of legislation to appear next session, the defeat of this extreme bill is a victory. HB 248, commonly known as the “Heartbeat Bill,” bans abortions after the first fetal heartbeat is detected. Doctors … Continue reading HB 248 – Heartbeat Bill (2013-2014)