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Cobb-Led 'Heartbeat Bill' Clears Another Hurdle, Heads To Senate
Acworth's Ed Setzler is the bill's main sponsor. It would outlaw most abortions once a heartbeat is detected.

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Acworth's Ed Setzler is the bill's main sponsor. It would outlaw most abortions once a heartbeat is detected.

The bill, which would outlaw most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, was approved Monday by a Senate panel.
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