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Introduced
06/28/2017
06/28/2017
In Committee
06/28/2017
06/28/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Sanctity of Human Life Act This bill declares that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is a person's most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its equivalent, at which time every human has all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (3) Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory have the authority to protect all human lives.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Sanctity of Human Life Act, declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and that human life begins at fertilization, cloning, or its equivalent. The bill affirms that Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing within their respective jurisdictions. It also provides definitions for key terms such as "fertilization" and "cloning" to clarify when human life is considered to begin.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/28/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1456/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1456/BILLS-115s1456is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1456/BILLS-115s1456is.pdf.pdf |
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