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S.98: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 6, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act - Subjects any physician who knowingly performs an abortion in violation of this Act to fines and/or imprisonment. Requires a physician who performs an abortion to: (1) have admitting privileges at a local hospital; and (2) notify the patient of the location of the hospital where the patient can receive follow-up care by the physician if complications arise. Provides for an exception for an abortion that is...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by David Vitter (R-La.) |