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VT H0174

VT H0174
An act relating to establishing fetal personhood


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Introduced
02/07/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/10/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to narrow the right to reproductive choice and confer legal personhood status upon a human fetus beginning at 24 weeks of fetal development prior to birth.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to narrow the right to reproductive choice and confer legal personhood status upon a human fetus beginning at 24 weeks of fetal development prior to birth. Specifically, the bill adds a new section to Vermont law that defines "person" to include human beings beginning at 24 weeks of fetal development prior to birth. It also amends existing Vermont laws related to reproductive rights to restrict access to abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy, while maintaining protections for the right to choose abortion prior to that point.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care (on 02/07/2023)

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