BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
HB 1563: Aborted fetal body parts
Prohibiting the sale of fetal body parts.
Summary
- Declares that the body, including the body parts, body organs, body tissue, and body fluids, of a fetus whose death is the result of the application of any abortion procedure or technique may not be sold, donated, or otherwise transferred, with or without valuable consideration, for any use, but shall be disposed of as human remains by burial or cremation in accordance with the requirements of chapter 9.02 RCW and…
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 28, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Bill Hinkle (R-13)
- Introduced
- January 28, 2005 in the House
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the sale, donation, or use of aborted fetal body parts;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)
10 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health Care.
HB 1563 in other sessions
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