Defines the terms "person", "human", and "human being" in the state constitution
Summary
Defines the terms "person", "human", and "human being" to mean a member of the species homo sapiens at any stage of biological development beginning at the moment of fertilization regardless of age, health, level of functioning, or condition of dependency; requires the right to life of all human beings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2023
Last action Jan 26, 2024
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Total actions
6
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0
Committee
4
Jan 26, 2024
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Apr 10, 2023
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Mar 16, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave DiPietro
RRepublican
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