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S.139: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2013
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act - Subjects to fines and/or imprisonment any physician who knowingly performs an abortion but fails to comply with this Act. 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. Exempts from these requirements a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 24, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jan. 24, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by David Vitter (R-La.) |