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IN HB1134
Protection of life. Repeals the statutes authorizing and regulating abortion. Finds that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Asserts a compelling state interest in protecting human physical life from the moment that human physical life begins. Redefines "human being" for purposes of the criminal code to conform to the finding that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Makes other conforming changes.
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Introduced
01/09/2017
01/09/2017
In Committee
01/09/2017
01/09/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/29/2017
04/29/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Protection of life. Repeals the statutes authorizing and regulating abortion. Finds that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Asserts a compelling state interest in protecting human physical life from the moment that human physical life begins. Redefines "human being" for purposes of the criminal code to conform to the finding that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Makes other conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the statutes authorizing and regulating abortion in Indiana. The bill finds that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm, and asserts a compelling state interest in protecting human physical life from that moment. The bill also redefines "human being" for purposes of the criminal code to conform to this finding. Additionally, the bill makes other conforming changes, such as repealing definitions and provisions related to abortion.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Representatives Judy and Morris added as coauthors (on 01/23/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1134/ |
| Bill | http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/1/6/9/c/169c5a8e/HB1134.01.INTR.pdf |
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