HB 1663-FN (2016): prohibiting buying, selling, and experimenting on unborn infants or bodily remains resulting from abortion.

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HB 1663-FN (2016)

prohibiting buying, selling, and experimenting on unborn infants or bodily remains resulting from abortion.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 voted 10–8 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 155–122. On March 9, 2016 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. White.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2016, 3:00 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: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 155, nays 122, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 17, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/17/2016 03:00 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: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 155-122 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Reconsider (Rep. White): MF VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

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