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H.J.Res. 956 (95th)

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

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Introduced

5 June 1978

Last action

5 June 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Evans, David W. [D-IN-6]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

1 August 2024

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares the term "person", with respect to due process and equal protections, 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 law permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.

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Timeline

  1. 5 June 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 June 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 June 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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