1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1213

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 695
Sponsored By:
Delegates Morgan and Perry
Entitled:
Partial-Birth Abortions - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the performance of partial-birth abortions except if necessary to save the life of the mother or prevent permanent disability to the mother; establishing penalties for performing partial-birth abortions; and establishing civil remedies for persons under certain circumstances.

Legislative History

House Action
2/12
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/14
Hearing 3/5 at 1:00 p.m.
2/29
Hearing cancelled
3/11
Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
3/22
Motion Substitute bill for Unfavorable Report (Del. Morgan)
objection to the consideration of the motion (Del. Dembrow)
shall the question be considered (39-89)
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate John S. Morgan, District 13B
Delegate Marsha G. Perry, District 33
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ABORTION
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
PENALTIES
WOMEN
Bill affects the following Statute:
Health - General
( 20-210 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available