US HB2761 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on June 12 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Sanctity of Life Act of 2015 Declares that: (1) human life is deemed to exist from fertilization, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) "person" includes all such human life. Recognizes that each state has a compelling interest in protecting the lives of those within the state's jurisdiction whom the state rationally regards as human beings. Amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure on the grounds that such measure: (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions.

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Title

Sanctity of Life Act of 2015

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-07-01HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
2015-06-12HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2015-06-12HouseIntroduced in House

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