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HB422: Abortion; post-viability.
Chief Patron
Del.
Bob Marshall (R-13)
Bob Marshall
(R-13)
Manassas, VA
Served: 1992–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Became Law |
Status
02/12/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
Summary
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.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 02/04/2008, 02/04/2008 and 02/12/2008.
Poll Results
18 votes
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Comments
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.