Candidate Leslie Condemns Brian Kemp’s Signing Of HB 481

SNELLVILLE, GA -- Tuesday Gov. Brian Kemp signed into the law the Heartbeat Bill, outlawing most abortions after six weeks.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 481 into law. HB 481 is one of the most extreme and restrictive anti-choice laws in the country, and will immediately be challenged in court. After Governor Kemp’s signed the bill, Emily Leslie, a Democratic Georgia State Representative Candidate for HD-106 (Snellville) released the following statement:

“In defiance of popular mandate, the rights of women, and the settled laws of this nation, Governor Kemp has signed House Bill 481 into law. This far-right extremist bill has no purpose but to punish the vulnerable and marginalized, and to strip women of their legal protection, their bodily autonomy, and their rights. As he did during the campaign, Governor Kemp shows a profound ignorance of the law, disrespect for the rights of women, and little regard for trying to bring our state together and ease political tensions.

“Once again, Governor Kemp shows who his real constituency is: the radical far-right interests who control him and his office. Not only does the Governor strike at fundamental rights, he will do untold economic and cultural damage to our state in the process of abusing his power. It is not only cisgender women and girls who may need access to abortion services, but all gender identities who have the capacity to become pregnant.

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“I call upon all Georgians to continue to make their voices heard in opposition to this repressive law, and will continue to support the efforts of a number of women’s, civil, and human rights organizations who are standing up for choice. Voters in my district, and across Georgia, are prepared to hold the Governor and his conservative legislative allies--allies like my opponent Brett Harrell--accountable in the next election.”

You can learn more about Emily Leslie by visiting electemilyleslie.com, to contact the campaign please call or email communications director, Jason Rhode at (806) 786-0638 or jasonrhode@gmail.com.