Milwaukee City Wire

Jan 22 2024

WASHINGTON– U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has issued a statement regarding the introduction of Assembly Bill 975 by Wisconsin Republicans, which aims to protect the life of an unborn child after 14 weeks. The bill, co-authored by Senator Mary Felzkowski and Representative Amanda Nedweski, aligns with the goal of allowing the people to decide when society should intervene to protect the life of an unborn child.

According to Senator Johnson, the proposed bill takes into account surveys, polls, and laws from other states and countries. These sources indicate that there is a growing consensus around the need to protect life after 14 weeks. He points out that 86% of abortions performed in Wisconsin occur before weeks 13-15 of gestation, further supporting the notion of a consensus forming.

The bill, if signed into law, would only take effect if it receives a majority of votes in a statewide, binding referendum. This means that the voters of Wisconsin would have the final say. The legislation recognizes that a mother can choose to end her pregnancy up to a certain point, but after 14 weeks, the rights of the unborn child would take precedence unless the life of the mother is at risk.

Senator Johnson also criticizes Democrats for their "extreme position on abortion" and their support for measures that allow for abortion up until the moment of birth. He believes that the proposed bill offers a more balanced approach by allowing the voters of Wisconsin to determine a reasonable solution to this moral issue.

In conclusion, Senator Ron Johnson expresses his support for the Wisconsin Republicans' 14-week abortion bill. He believes that it provides an opportunity for the people of Wisconsin to have a voice and make a decision on when society should step in to protect the life of an unborn child.

To read the full text of the legislation, click here.