Sanctity of Life Act of 2013
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 19, 2013)
Sanctity of Life Act of 2013 - Declares that: (1) human life is deemed to exist from fertilization, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) "person" includes all such human life.
Recognizes that each state has a compelling interest in protecting the lives of those within the state's jurisdiction whom the state rationally regards as human beings.
Amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure on the grounds that such measure: (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions.
What just happenedSep 13, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 19, 2013
- Sep 13, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- Jul 19, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jul 19, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 19, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House