1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

The proposed legislation to grant equal protection to "preborn human persons" raises serious concerns about infringing on the fundamental rights of women and girls. Prioritizing the rights of embryos and fetuses prior to viability over the bodily autonomy and health of living, fully-grown individuals is an unacceptable violation of personal freedoms. This bill disregards the complex reality of reproductive healthcare and the life-altering consequences forcing pregnancy to term can have on those who become pregnant. We must safeguard the ability to make personal medical decisions without undue government interference. Preserving reproductive rights is crucial to upholding human rights and gender equality. I urge you to reject this highly problematic legislation.