Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act of 1991

Summary

Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose civil or criminal penalties upon persons (other than agents of medical facilities or law enforcement officers acting within the scope of official authority) who intentionally prevent other individuals from entering or exiting a medical facility. Permits aggrieved individuals to obtain appropriate relief through civil actions.

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Timeline

1. 11 April 1991

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 April 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 May 1991

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 11 April 1991

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Sponsors

• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Adams, Brock [D-WA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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