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H.R.1151: Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 8, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 10, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
138 (23 Democrats, 116 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal judicial code to extend habeas corpus protections to persons who are subject to a court order authorizing or directing the withholding or withdrawal of food, fluids, or medical treatment necessary to sustain the person's life. Deems persons having custody in such cases to encompass parties so authorized or directed. States that there shall be no requirement to produce the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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March 8, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by David J. Weldon (R-Fla.) |