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