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H.J.Res. 475 (96th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life.

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Introduced

22 January 1980

Last action

22 January 1980 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares the term "person," with respect to due process and equal protection, applicable to human beings irrespective of age, health, function or condition of dependency, including the unborn. Prohibits the deprivation of life of an unborn person, except under laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the pregnant woman.

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Timeline

  1. 22 January 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 January 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 January 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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