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Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To implement equal protection under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States for the right to life of each born and preborn human person.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Life at Conception Act of 2021," seeks to implement equal protection under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person, starting from the moment of fertilization or cloning. The bill defines "human person" and "human being" to include all stages of life, from fertilization or cloning onwards. The term "State" is also defined to include the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories and possessions for the purposes of applying the 14th Amendment and other relevant constitutional provisions. The bill explicitly states that it should not be construed to require the prosecution of women for the death of their unborn children, prohibit in vitro fertilization, or prohibit the use of birth control or other means of preventing fertilization.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (19)
Rand Paul (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
John Hoeven (R),
James Inhofe (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
James Lankford (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Tim Scott (R),
John Thune (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/99/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s99/BILLS-117s99is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s99/BILLS-117s99is.pdf.pdf |
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