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Ben Watson

State Senator,
Georgia Senate District 1

Republican

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Ben voted to pass a bill that bans all abortions after a fetal heartbeat (around 6 weeks). It includes exceptions for medical emergencies and rape or incest (but only up to 20 weeks and if a police report has been filed).

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This candidate received a Pro-Life Certification from Georgia Life Alliance for the 2024 general election.

Aug 6, 2024

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Frontline Policy Action, an organization that advocates for biblical values and supports candidates that would affirm those values in office, endorsed this candidate for the 2024 General Assembly Election.

May 13, 2024

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Sen. Watson arbitrarily cut off the microphones of dissenting legislators and curtailed public comment during his committee’s hearing on SB 456, the bill that would limit access to abortion-inducing drugs.

Mar 8, 2022

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Voted Yes on SB 456

Ben voted to pass a bill that requires physicians to prescribe abortion pill only after in-person visit; prohibits physician distribution of abortion pill in school facilities or on state property.

Mar 1, 2022

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"There is no bill that is ever perfect. That is always the way it is, but we don’t want to let the good get bogged down by the perfect,” (SB 456)

Feb 9, 2022

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Sponsored SR 456

Ben sponsored a bill recognizing the work of Rachel Guy, who is a pro-life advocate and founder of pro-life organizations.

Feb 8, 2022

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Sponsored SR 457

Ben sponsored a bill recognizing the work of Suzanne Guy, who is a pro-life advocate and founder of a pro-life organization.

Feb 8, 2022

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Sponsored SB 456

Ben sponsored a bill that requires physicians to prescribe abortion pill only after in-person visit; prohibits physician distribution of abortion pill in school facilities or on state property.

Feb 3, 2022

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Voted Yes on HB 481

Ben voted to pass a bill that bans all abortions after a fetal heartbeat (around 6 weeks). It includes exceptions for medical emergencies and rape or incest (but only up to 20 weeks and if a police report has been filed).

Mar 22, 2019

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Voted Yes on SB 308

Ben voted to pass a bill that redirects state funding to pro-life pregnancy support services.

Mar 24, 2016

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“The Senate further considered the value of life as we considered SB 308, the Positive Alternatives to Abortion Act. This bill allows for resource centers that promote healthy pregnancy and childbirth to be eligible for state grants. This bill was hotly contested and abortion providers lobbied vigorously against it but I was pleased to see that it passed, mostly along party lines.”

Feb 15, 2016

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