BILL · 1999–00 SESSION
HB 2840: Abortion
Requiring that only physicians perform abortions.
Summary
- Finds that the medical risks to the health of women as a result of obtaining an abortion makes it necessary to clarify that only qualified health care personnel may perform abortions or assist in performing abortions. Declares that a health care provider may assist a physician who is terminating a pregnancy but only a physician may terminate a pregnancy.
From the Bill Digest (HB 2840), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 21, 2000
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Phil Fortunato (R-47)
- Introduced
- January 21, 2000 in the House
- Last action
- January 21, 2000
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Phil Fortunato (R-47)
7 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 2840 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 2840 (2015–16) Water discharge permits
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- HB 2840 (2007–08) Maury Island aquatic reserve
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- HB 2840 (2003–04) Expert witness
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