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 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

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
March 8, 2005

Introduced in the House by David J. Weldon (R-Fla.)

Close Comment Creative Commons Donate Email Facebook Mobile Phone Podcast Print Google News logo Google_NewsInitiative_Lockup_FullColor RSS Search Search Twitter WhatsApp Resolving differences Check Building Arrow right Info circle Oops OOPS Pencil File text Bars Search Close Cogs Filter Compare Revolving Door Info card Activity Member menu Globe Document External link Quote News Calendar No Vote
Current site Current page