RI S2582 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 25 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-25 - Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 25 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-25 - Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends and revises the definitions and penalties pertaining to partial-birth abortions. Further provides that any physician who knowingly performs a partial-birth abortion would be guilty of a felony and may be liable for civil penalties and fines.
Title
Partial - Birth Abortion
Sponsors
| Sen. Maryellen Goodwin [D] | Sen. William Walaska [D] | Sen. Michael McCaffrey [D] | Sen. Frank Ciccone [D] |
| Sen. Dominick Ruggerio [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-25 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText16/SenateText16/S2582.pdf |
