The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Denise Burke regarding Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signing Thursday of HB 388, known as the CARE Act, a first-of-its-kind bill that protects pregnancy centers by ensuring their ability to promote a culture of life:
“Many women seeking abortions say they’d prefer to choose life if they had more support. While pregnancy centers can fulfill that need, they face real and growing threats. Thankfully, the CARE Act prohibits state and local officials from discriminating against pregnancy centers simply because they do not provide, counsel in favor of, or refer for abortion. It also ensures that pregnancy centers can continue to provide meaningful, life-affirming care to women, families, and the communities they serve. ADF commends Rep. Amy Regier, Sen. Sue Vinton, Senate Majority Leader Tom McGillvray, and the Montana Legislature for their leadership, and Gov. Gianforte for signing the CARE Act into law. We are also deeply grateful to the Montana Family Foundation for their work on this bill and many others that promote a pro-family, pro-freedom culture in the state. By protecting pregnancy centers, we affirm the dignity of women and prioritize the physical, emotional health, and well-being of the woman, her baby, and the family.”
Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, parental rights, and the sanctity of life.
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