Babies could be killed 28 days after birth under proposed Maryland law, attorney warns Senate Bill 669 could be interpreted to allow for abortions through the first month after the baby is born, a legal analyst says. Matt Lamb Mon Mar 7, 2022 - 5:53 pm EST ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (LifeSiteNews) – Legislation proposed in the Maryland Senate would allow babies to be left to die for as long as the first 28 days after birth, according to analysis from a pro-life attorney. Senate Bill 669 is also known as the Pregnant Person’s Freedom Act of 2022, but the problems go beyond the use of “person” in place of accurate references to women having babies. Senator William Smith, a Democrat, sponsored the legislation, which will have a hearing on March 15. “[T]he bill also proposes a revision of the fetal murder/manslaughter statute that would serve to handcuff the investigation of infant deaths unrelated to abortion,” American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) attorney Olivia Summers wrote in her analysis. This is because the legislation prohibits investigations and criminal prosecutions for women and medical professionals for a “failure to act” in relation to a “perinatal death.” “In other words, a baby born alive and well could be abandoned and left to starve or freeze to death,” Summers wrote, “and nothing could be done to punish those who participated in that cruel death.” She said that the language used is unclear, so the law could be interpreted to “prevent investigations into the death of infants at least seven days AFTER their birth, and may extend to infants as old as four weeks!” The Maryland Code does not define “perinatal,” Summers said. A 2020 law does define “perinatal care” as the “provision of care during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum and neonatal periods.” A definition on MedicineNet, a website owned by WebMD, defines it as “the 20th to 28th week of gestation” to “1 to 4 weeks after birth.” Summers, with the ACLJ, noted in her analysis that the state already has a safe haven law that allows parents to leave a newborn baby with a responsible adult without fear of prosecution. “Under the Safe Haven law, a distressed parent who is unable or unwilling to care for their infant can safely give up custody of their baby, no questions asked,” the Maryland Department of Human Services explains. “Newborns can be left at hospitals or law enforcement stations.” “There is absolutely no reason for Maryland Senate Bill 669’s attempt to prevent someone who lets their baby die from being investigated,” Summers said. ”This bill just further exposes the complete lack of regard abortion advocates have for innocent human life.” “If they truly want to protect life and women, then legislators could simply extend the length of the safe harbor provision already in place,” she said. Senator Smith, the bill’s sponsor, did not provide a comment on the ACLJ’s analysis of the legislation. The office responded to the initial email but did not comment any further.
Which is flat-out blatant murder, as we know. Organ and tissue harvesters want to make even more $$$$.
I find this possibility so grotesque and sickening. It would be a return to Roman days when unwanted babies (usually females) could simply be discarded! Whenever you start to think the culture couldn't sink any lower...Back in 1970, I'm sure there were cries of disbelief in New York State when legal abortion was first proposed. The Planned Parenthood abortion mill in Syracuse, NY, was the first of its kind in the USA. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
This is my state. I have left messages for my State legislators. I will continue to follow this heinous atrocity of a bill.
Is it any wonder that the hand of God, His blessings and protective veil has been lifted from our nation…..? We’ve murdered so many millions already…the only change is that some were hidden in the womb and now these dear born babies only made it out of the womb… but they are all babies just the same. God have mercy….
“Whenever you start to think the culture couldn't sink any lower...Back in 1970, I'm sure there were cries of disbelief in New York State when legal abortion was first proposed. The Planned Parenthood abortion mill in Syracuse, NY, was the first of its kind in the USA. ” Exactly Terry…. Then the people were desensitized and the slippery slope just kept on going.
Thank you HH. I’m ashamed not only for my country that would even consider this barbarism, but for the whole human race. Proof that Satan is unleash over all the world. Pray
What strikes me is that Maryland was originally set up as a Catholic stronghold (which is why it's called "MARYland"). It started out as the one colony where Catholics had the right to vote, study law, and hold office. As soon as the population became majority Protestant, though, they enacted laws similar to all the other colonies, which prohibited "Papists, Jews, Mohammedans, and Infidels (i.e., atheists)" from these activities.
It's an infernal two-fingers to Our Lady, I would think. Once this rubicon is crossed, with the usage of what is only an arbitrary timescale, all bets will be off. But, it is deliberately and provocatively diabolical to use the most innocent and helpless as the wedge to kill all. That there are people willing to drive these things through should leave nobody in doubt that Hell is not only a reality, but a necessity.
If it were me in charge, I'd end it right now! Just when you think humanity can't go any lower, bang! This!! No way. I'd put a stop to it right now! But I know God sees the bigger picture. So I obviously defer to Himself. Can't help feeling outraged tho. Disappointed. Distraught.
It definitely exist….Our Lady showed it to the three children at Fatima for a reason….to tell the world. It’s a sin that her message isn’t even known by most Catholics today let alone a fallen world….falling to the pits of hell. Our Lady did add, this is where souls go because there is no one to pray for them.
Yes jackzokay…I’m feel the same. God will be the arbiter between justice and mercy, it’s hard to comprehend.
