Today on DefendersLIVE - Monday, April 8, 2013

Today on DefendersLIVE

Our guest is Kelsea Jeter, VCU Gender Sexuality & Women's Studies major, working with others to oppose Virginia’s TRAP legislation (Targeted Regulations of Abortion Providers). This Friday, April 12, 2103, at 9 am, the Va Board of Health will hold the 3rd and final vote on this bad legislation. If it passes, 18 Virginia clinics that provide abortion services will close for lack of funds to implement the changes required by this bill within the stated period. 

Actions: 

• Monday April 8, 12:30 - 3:30 pm - Information Demonstration at VCU’s Shaffer Court
• Friday April 12, 7:00 am - Gather to Oppose TRAP vote! - Arrive early to secure a speaking spot for the 9 am Va Board of Health Meeting at 9960 Mayland Drive, Henrico. For more info visit the Facebook event page -https://www.facebook.com/events/122227407960610/

Read:

The Legislation itself: lis.virginia.gov - search for “2011 Session SB 924”

Va Board of Health Agenda for the April 12 meeting, at which the final vote will take place - http://www.vdh.state.va.us/Administration/Meetings/documents/2013/pdf/Agenda%20to%20be%20posted.pdf