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Mar 6, 2003

Late Term Abortion Restriction Act

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Late Term Abortion Restriction Act - Prohibits knowingly performing an abortion after the fetus has become viable, unless, in the medical judgment of the attending physician, the abortion is necessary to preserve the woman's life or to avert serious adverse health consequences to her. Subjects a physician who violates this Act to a civil penalty.

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Introduced(2/13/03)
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Mr. Hoyer

House (D) Maryland – 5

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Mar 6, 2003

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