Uniform Protection of Reproductive Rights Act of 1992

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Uniform Protection of Reproductive Rights Act of 1992 - Prohibits States from restricting the right of a woman to choose to terminate a pregnancy: (1) before 12 weeks of gestation; (2) after 12 weeks, if necessary to protect the life or health of the woman or in the case of severe fetal deformity; or (3) after 12 weeks and before fetal viability, if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. Allows a State to impose requirements medically necessary to protect the life or health of the woman. Declares that this Act does not prevent a State from: (1) requiring a minor to involve a responsible adult before such termination; or (2) protecting individuals or private institutions from having to participate in the performance of abortions to which they are conscientiously opposed.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 August 1992

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