Abortion; post-viability. (HB422)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Abortion post-viability a felony. Provides that no abortion shall be performed following a determination by two physicians that the fetus to be aborted is viable. A violation is a Class 4 felony. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/04/2008Committee
01/04/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 080557616
01/04/2008Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/07/2008Impact statement from VCSC (HB422)
02/04/2008Impact statement from DPB (HB422)
02/12/2008Left in Courts of Justice

Comments

Marsha Maines writes:

Post Viability is the key word.
As long as a sonogram is done prior to an abortion, and it proves the child is 'viable', that child's life should have no less value than any other human being. ONLY in cases where the mother's life is at stake should any abortion be performed.