Check out this, which was tipped off to me by Taggert over at A Random Walk.
Let's just say I'm glad we're 31 weeks along. . .
Republican lawmakers are drafting new legislation that will make
marriage a requirement for motherhood in the state of Indiana,
including specific criminal penalties for unmarried women who do
become pregnant "by means other than sexual intercourse."
According to a draft of the recommended change in state law, every woman in Indiana seeking to become a mother throu gh assisted reproduction therapy such as in vitro fertilization, sperm donation, and egg donation, must first file for a "petition for parentage" in their local county probate court.
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The "unauthorized reproduction bill" is no more.
IndyStar.com October 5, 2005: A controversial proposed bill to prohibit gays, lesbians and single people from using medical procedures to become pregnant has been dropped by its legislative sponsor.
State Sen. Patricia Miller, R-Indianapolis, issued a one-sentence statement this afternoon saying: "The issue has become more complex than anticipated and will be withdrawn from consideration by the Health Finance Commission." http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051005/NEWS01/51005006
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