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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit partial birth abortions. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill defines "partially born" as a living unborn fetus delivered to a point where its head or torso above the navel is delivered past the mother's vaginal opening or outside the mother's external abdominal wall, and it prohibits intentionally causing the death of such a fetus, with penalties including fines and imprisonment, though it exempts abortions performed via sharp curettage or suction curettage, and allows for necessary medical interventions to save the mother's life under specific conditions, including physician certification and efforts to save the fetus's life.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Elizabeth Poirier (R)*,
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Stephen DiNatale (D),
Kevin Kuros (R),
James Lyons (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
James Miceli (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1538 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1538 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1538.pdf |
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