The RHA law was passed on January 22nd and makes NY the most abortion friendly state in the U. S. This new RHA law will allow non-doctors to perform abortions on women right up to their due date for almost no reason at all. Please pray that women do not use this expansion of abortion. If you know anyone having a difficult pregnancy and is thinking of abortion, pray and talk to them. Encourage them to go to a pregnancy center. There is Birthright of Peekskill (914-739-7366), contact the Sisters of Life at their motherhouse, phone number is (645)-357-3547 or Emmanuel House (845-393-7208).

Physician Assisted Suicide – will be the next tragic bill. There are currently 3 such bills – A 30 death with dignity study; A02694 to legalize assisted suicide in N Y; and A647 prohibiting the payment of life insurance for assisted suicide. We will keep you informed on the particulars of these bills.