Modifies provisions relating to the rights of unborn children
HB 1616 defines the beginning of human life as occurring at conception and grants unborn children the same legal rights and protections as born individuals. The bill requires state laws to be interpreted in a way that acknowledges these rights at every stage of biological development, while also recognizing the interests of natural parents in their unborn child's well-being. It explicitly clarifies that these provisions do not create a legal cause of action against a woman for failing to provide prenatal care or for indirectly harming her child through her own health choices.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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