Prohibition On Abortion After Twenty-two Weeks
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the prohibition of performing an abortion after twenty-two weeks gestational age except in limited circumstances.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits any person from intentionally or recklessly performing or attempting to perform an abortion on a person if the gestational age of the fetus is 22 weeks or older except in limited circumstances. Any person who performs or attempts to perform an abortion in violation of this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor but may only be subject to punishment by fine and not by jail time.
A woman who has an abortion is not subject to criminal penalties.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Dave Williams
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2020 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1098 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 3-6. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 20-1098 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2020 | House | House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/14/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
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