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- H.R.2702
H.R.2702: Late Term Abortion Restriction Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2001
- Latest Major Action Sept. 10, 2001
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (22 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| Aug. 1, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) |