Sanctity of Life Act of 2017
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 5, 2017)
Sanctity of Life Act of 2017
This bill declares that: (1) human life is deemed to exist from fertilization, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) "person" includes all such human life.
The bill recognizes that each state has a compelling interest in protecting the lives of those within the state's jurisdiction whom the state rationally regards as human beings.
The bill amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure on the grounds that such measure: (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions.
What just happenedSep 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 5, 2017
- Sep 21, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Sep 5, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 5, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 5, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House