HR 25
102th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Abortion
State laws
Freedom of Choice Act of 1991
Introduced: January 3, 1991
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Everywhere this bill has been
8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 30, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 30, 1992
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 18, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 18, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Mar 4, 1992
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 16, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Jan 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jan 3, 1991
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Freedom of Choice Act of 1991 - 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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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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