WV SB489 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on January 29 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-01-29 - To Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that medical workers have the right to refuse to participate in any abortion-related activity without fear of disciplinary action or dismissal. The bill also prescribes a criminal fine for violations of the section.

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Title

Allowing medical workers right to refuse participation in abortion-related activity

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History

DateChamberAction
2008-01-29 To Judiciary
2008-01-29 To Judiciary
2008-01-29 Introduced in Senate
2008-01-29 To Judiciary
2008-01-29 Filed for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB2905 (Same As) 2010-01-13 - To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business

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