BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2294: Abortions/public funds use

Concerning public funds being used for elective abortions.

Summary

Restricts public funding of abortion unless the abortion is determined to be medically necessary. Prohibits the secretary of the department of health from entering into contracts, distributing grants, or directing funds to any organization that provides elective abortions or is affiliated with any organization that provides elective abortions.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2294), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to restricting public funds from being used for elective abortions;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 11, 2016First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Dec 7, 2015Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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