In an historic stride for pro-life advocacy, Kentucky has witnessed zero abortions within its borders in 2024, marking a full year since the state’s pro-life law took effect. Kentucky is one of nearly 20 states offering legal protection for unborn children either via a comprehensive abortion ban or an enforceable heartbeat law.
Under this pro-life law, any abortion procedure, including those performed with the intent to save the life of the mother, should be reported to the state health department. However, there have been no reported cases within the past year.
According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the number of abortions within the state precipitously dropped from 2,550 in 2022 to zero in 2023, signifying that the abortion ban has safeguarded thousands of unborn lives.
The enactment of Kentucky’s life at conception and heartbeat laws in early August led to a sharp decrease in abortions almost instantly. This landmark development reflects the impact of these pro-life laws on preserving unborn lives, highlighting the significant strides made by Kentucky towards the protection of unborn children.