BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
HB 2635: Viable fetus protection
Protecting the life of a viable fetus during and after an abortion.
Summary
- Abortions resulting in the death or injury of a viable fetus are generally prohibited, and the definition of "viability" is changed. "Viability" is defined as the point in pregnancy when there is a reasonable likelihood of the sustained survival of the fetus outside the uterus with or without extraordinary medical measures. "Abortion" is defined as the termination of a pregnancy, but is specifically defined to…
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 16, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Mike Carrell (R-28)
- Introduced
- January 16, 1998 in the House
- Last action
- January 16, 1998
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Mike Carrell (R-28)
8 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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HB 2635 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 2635 (2017–18) Military benefit zone prg
- HB 2635 (2015–16) Seed act arbitration
- HB 2635 (2013–14) Tax appeal process
- HB 2635 (2011–12) Port distr small public wrks
- HB 2635 (2009–10) Wireless communications
- HB 2635 (2007–08) School district boundaries