Democrat: Effort to Protect Pregnant Women is 'Mass Hysteria'

In June 24, the Oregon House voted to pass HB 3505 to increase penalties for an attack on or killing of a pregnant woman. The bill was introduced following the death of 21-year-old Heather Snively of
Clackamas County, who was eight months pregnant when she was murdered on June 5. The accused killer allegedly murdered Snively and removed her baby from her womb. The baby boy did not survive. It appears that under current Oregon law, the unborn child is not considered a murder victim. The bill was drafted at the request of Snively's husband. Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland) was the only member to oppose and speak against the bill. His speech is featured in this clip.

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