Bill105th CongressFiled Jan 22, 1997Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S. 192
Civil Rights of Infants Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 22, 1997)
Civil Rights of Infants Act - Amends Federal law to declare it a deprivation of a right secured by U.S. laws for an individual to perform an abortion, knowing it is sought solely because of the gender of the fetus. Makes a woman seeking such an abortion not liable under these provisions.
What just happenedMar 19, 1997
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 22, 1997
- Mar 19, 1997Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Jan 22, 1997IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 22, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate