Human beings, preborn; constitutional right to enjoyment of life from moment of fertilization. (HB1639)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas)

Progress

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

Description

Constitutional right to enjoyment of life. Provides that "the right to enjoyment of life" guaranteed by Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia is vested in each born and preborn human being from the moment of fertilization. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 12/10/2008 Committee
  • 12/10/2008 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 090689616
  • 12/10/2008 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 02/10/2009 Left in Courts of Justice

Comments

Waldo Jaquith writes:

I don't understand this legislation. Normally the purpose of legislation is to modify existing legislation. Legislation that would affect the constitution proposes modified the constitution. This is legislation that I assume would require a constitutional amendment, but that doesn't do so. I wonder if this bill would have any legal force, if it passed?

Posted 55 months ago.
John Athayde writes:

It's just another attempt on the pro-life/anti-abortion agenda. I would agree that the nature in which it is being submitted is incorrect, but would be a messy battle in the courts on a very heated issue.

Posted 54 months ago.
cindy writes:

Is use of a condom "pre meditated murder" murder, or any birth control for that matter. Leave the constitution alone.

Posted 54 months ago.
Randy Fobes writes:

Absurd bill that would make most forms of birth control pill illegal as well as the morning after pill.

Bob Marshall, the single minded politician, strikes again.

Posted 53 months ago.