House
Mar 6, 2003Late Term Abortion Restriction Act
Summary
Official
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)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
SH
Mr. Hoyer
House (D) Maryland – 5
Cosponsors (20)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Mar 6, 2003
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