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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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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
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?
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.
Is use of a condom "pre meditated murder" murder, or any birth control for that matter. Leave the constitution alone.
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.