Late Term Abortion Restriction Act

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Bill Number

HR 809

Introduced

Feb 13, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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Topics

Abortion Fetus Fines (Penalties) Health Law Physicians

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Summary

Late Term Abortion Restriction Act - Prohibits knowingly performing an abortion after the fetus has become viable, unless, in the medical judgment of the attending physician, the abortion is necessary to preserve the woman's life or to avert serious adverse health consequences to her. Subjects a physician who violates this Act to a civil penalty.

Actions

Mar 6, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Feb 26, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 13, 2003

Introduced in House

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