HB 1181-FN (2022): allowing the biological father of an unborn child to petition the court for an injunction prohibiting the biological mother from having an abortion.

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HB 1181-FN (2022)

allowing the biological father of an unborn child to petition the court for an injunction prohibiting the biological mother from having an abortion.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 8, 2022. The committee met in executive session on October 18, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 7.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2022, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, SH Reps Hall
  • February 18, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • June 8, 2022, 9:00 AM: work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • October 18, 2022, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • March 10, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 9, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/09/2022 09:00 am SH Reps Hall
  • February 18, 2022: Executive Session: 02/18/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
  • March 2, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 18-1; CC)
  • March 10, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/10/2022
  • June 8, 2022: Interim Study Work Session: 06/08/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
  • October 18, 2022: Executive Session: 10/18/2022 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
  • October 25, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-7)

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