HB 62 (2009): requiring young women under 15 years of age to provide proof of counseling prior to obtaining an abortion.

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HB 62 (2009)

requiring young women under 15 years of age to provide proof of counseling prior to obtaining an abortion.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2009. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–9. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 222–146.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 5, 2009, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 17, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 222, nays 146, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 15, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/15/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2009 3:30 PM LOB 208
  • March 17, 2009: Executive Session: 3/17/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208 (Contined 3/18&19/09 11:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
  • March 19, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 RC (vote 11-9)
  • March 19, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 222-146

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