RI H7611 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-29 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 12 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-29 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends and revises the definitions and penalties pertaining to partial-birth abortions. Further provides that any physician who knowingly performs a partial-birth abortion would be guilty of a felony and may be liable for civil penalties and fines.
Title
Partial - Birth Abortion
Sponsors
| Rep. Helio Melo [D] | Rep. Karen Macbeth [D] | Rep. James McLaughlin [D] | Rep. Arthur Corvese [D] |
| Rep. Samuel Azzinaro [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-29 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2016-03-24 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2016) |
| 2016-02-12 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText16/HouseText16/H7611.pdf |
