HB 271-FN (2023): repealing the fetal life protection act.
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HB 271-FN (2023)
repealing the fetal life protection act.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On March 23, 2023 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 192–192. On March 23, 2023 the House adopted “Lay HB271 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Joe Sweeney. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 26, 2023, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 15, 2023, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- March 8, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
Votes
- March 23, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 192, nays 192, failed
- March 23, 2023, House: Lay HB271 on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Judiciary
- February 15, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/15/2023 10:30 am LOB 206-208
- March 8, 2023: Executive Session: 03/08/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- March 8, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/08/2023 (Vote ; RC)
- March 23, 2023: Ought to Pass: MF RC 192-192 03/23/2023
- March 23, 2023: Lay HB271 on Table (Rep. Sweeney): MA VV 03/23/2023
- October 26, 2023: Died on Table, Session ended 10/26/2023