HR 3700
101th Congress
House
Health
Abortion
State laws
Freedom of Choice Act of 1989
Introduced: November 17, 1989
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Everywhere this bill has been
7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 4, 1990
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 4, 1990
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Oct 3, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 2, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 21, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Nov 17, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Nov 17, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Freedom of Choice Act of 1989 - Provides that a State may not restrict the right of a woman to choose to terminate a pregnancy: (1) before fetal viability; or (2) at any time, if such termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the woman. Allows a State to impose requirements medically necessary to protect the life or health of such women.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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