Dan Eubanks in MS legislative records

On Abortion: Voted for "heartbeat bill": abortion ban after 15 weeks

In March, Gov. Bryant signed the "heartbeat bill" into law, banning abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can come as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The law does not allow exceptions for rape or incest.

The law is being challenged in federal court by the Center for Reproductive Rights. Mississippi has been in a similar position before. Last year, Bryant signed a 15-week abortion ban into law. After an emergency hearing, the law was ruled unconstitutional & blocked from taking effect.

Attorney General Jim Hood recently filed papers on behalf of the state, appealing the ruling. So, now, both the 15-week ban and the heartbeat bill are in court.

Of the legislation, Gov. Bryant previously said, "We think this is showing the profound respect and desire of Mississippians to protect the sanctity of that unborn life whenever possible."

Legislative Outcome:Passed House 81-36-2, Feb. 13; State Rep. Dan Eubanks co-sponsored and voted YES; passed Senate 34-14-4, Feb. 13.

Source: Clarion-Ledger on Mississippi voting records: HB 732 Feb 13, 2019

On Abortion: Ban abortions after 15 weeks, even if rape or incest

Legislative Summary: HB1510: The Gestational Age Act; to enact definitions; to prohibit abortions after 15 weeks' gestation.

Analysis by Y'all Politics blog: The bill would prohibit abortions after 15 weeks, with only few life-threatening exceptions. Typical viability, at its earliest, is close to 23 weeks, according the Mississippi State Department of Health. Unusual for this type of legislation, it does not include an exception for rape or incest.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 35-14-3 on Mar/6/18; Passed House 76-34-10 on Mar/8/18; State Rep. Dan Eubanks co-sponsored and voted YES; Signed by Governor Phil Bryant on Mar/19/18

Source: Y'all Politics blog on Mississippi voting record HB1510 Mar 8, 2018

On Civil Rights: Let business use religious belief to not serve LGBT people

Analysis of HB 1523 by the Mississippi Clarion Ledger: A reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling legalizing gay marriage nationwide, the Mississippi bill seeks to protect by law the belief that marriage is the union of one man and one woman and prevents government intervention when churches or businesses act "based upon or in a manner consistent with a sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction." The advocacy director for the Mississippi Center for Justice said HB 1523 "violates a fundamental American value and strikes at the very heart of our work towards a fairer and more just state. This law is discriminatory."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-17-1 on Mar/30/17; Passed House 69-44-8 on Apr/1/17; State Rep. Dan Eubanks voted YES; Signed by Governor Phil Bryant on Apr/19/17.

Source: Mississippi Clarion Ledger on voting record HB 1523 Apr 1, 2017

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