HB 1636-FN (2016): prohibiting abortions once an unborn child can feel pain.

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HB 1636-FN (2016)

prohibiting abortions once an unborn child can feel pain.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 and March 2, 2016. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 9–9, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 122–160. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 122, nays 160, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 17, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/17/2016 02:00 PM LOB 208
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 2, 2016: Executive Session: 03/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Without Recommendation for 03/09/2016 (Vote 9-9; RC)
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass: MF RC 122-160 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

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