Post-Viability Abortion Restriction Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 19, 1997)
Post-Viability Abortion Restriction Act - Makes it unlawful, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, to knowingly perform an abortion after the fetus has become viable, unless, in the medical judgment of the attending physician, it is necessary to preserve the life of the woman or to avert serious adverse health consequences to her. Subjects a physician who violates this Act to a civil penalty of up to $10,000.
What just happenedMay 15, 1998
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Who’s behind it
- May 15, 1998Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Mar 19, 1997IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 19, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate