HB 1403-FN (2008): relative to the performance of an abortion when there is a reasonable expectation of viability.
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HB 1403-FN (2008)
relative to the performance of an abortion when there is a reasonable expectation of viability.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 218–90.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. Laurie Boyce (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- January 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 218, nays 90, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
- January 22, 2008: Executive Session: 1/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
- January 31, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 6 (Vote: 11-5, RC)
- January 31, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 6, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 218-90