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