SB 442-FN (1998): requiring doctors performing abortions on first pregnancies to warn patients of breast cancer risks.

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SB 442-FN (1998)

requiring doctors performing abortions on first pregnancies to warn patients of breast cancer risks.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 1998. The committee voted 6–2 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On April 2, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Johnson (SD3)
  • Rep. Daniels (Hills 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM105A,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • April 2, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ1,P11
  • February 17, 1998: HEARING FEB17 2:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: PUB INST
  • March 31, 1998: COMM REPORT ITL APR02 (VOTE 6-2)
  • April 2, 1998: SEN D WHEELER SUBST OTP, ML RC(8-15); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ9, P231

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