HR 1703
102th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Abortion
Civil actions and liability
Fines (Penalties)
Health facilities
Patients' rights
Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act of 1991
Introduced: April 10, 1991
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 23, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Apr 10, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Apr 10, 1991
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose civil or criminal penalties upon persons (other than agents of medical facilities or law enforcement officers acting within the scope of official authority) who intentionally prevent other individuals from entering or exiting a medical facility. Permits aggrieved individuals to obtain appropriate relief through civil actions.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
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