2000 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 429

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Senators Harris and Mooney
Entitled:
Abortion after Viability - Prohibition - Penalties

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the performance of postviability abortions unless necessary to save the life of the mother; and establishing penalties for performing postviability abortions.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/9
Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Andrew P. Harris, District 9
Senator Alexander X. Mooney, District 3
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ABORTION
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also specific health occupations-
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
PENALTIES
PHYSICIANS -see also- DENTISTS; MED EXMNRS; PSYCH; etc
WOMEN
Bill affects the following Statute:
Health - General
( 20-209 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered