Darlymple Signs North Dakota's 6 Week Abortion Ban

Governor Jack Dalrymple signed into law a bill that bans abortion once a heart beat is detected.

Tuesday's signing officially made North Dakota the state with the strictest abortion laws.

The bill had been passed on March 15.

Last month, Arkansas passed a twelve week ban, when heart beats are easily detectible.


Federal law bans abortions at twenty-four weeks.




Both states will see legal challenges to their bills, and the federal government could decide to sue as well.