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Bill96th CongressFiled Jan 23, 1979Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.J.Res. 22

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States for the protection of unborn children and other persons.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 23, 1979)

Constitutional Amendment - Makes the term "person", with respect to due process and equal protection, applicable to human beings irrespective of age, health, function or condition of dependency, including the unborn. Prohibits the deprivation of life of an unborn person, except under laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.

What just happenedJan 23, 1979

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
20 cosponsors9 D11 R
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  1. Jan 23, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jan 23, 1979IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate