House
Mar 6, 1985

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life.

Summary

Official

Constitutional Amendment - States that the right to life is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person. Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purposes of the right to life guarantee. Makes such amendment inapplicable to laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.

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Introduced(1/24/85)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

TL

Mr. LUKEN

(D) OH – 1

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Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Mar 6, 1985