Protection of life.
Summary
Finds that: (1) human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm; and (2) a mother and her unborn child are equally valuable as individual patients when receiving health care services from a health care provider. Provides protections for an unborn fetus or a fetus born alive. Asserts a compelling state interest in protecting human physical life from the moment that human physical life begins.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2023
Last action Feb 6, 2023
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3
Key actions
0
Committee
0
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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