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2007 SESSION
HB 2797 Born and preborn human being; constitutional right to enjoyment of life.
Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Constitutional right to enjoyment of life. Provides that "the right to enjoyment of life" guaranteed by Article 1, § 1 of the Constitution of Virginia is vested in each born and preborn human being from the moment of fertilization.
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- 01/10/07 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 074442220
- 01/10/07 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 02/02/07 House: Reported from Privileges and Elections (12-Y 7-N)
- 02/03/07 House: Read first time
- 02/05/07 House: Read second time
- 02/05/07 House: Motion to pass by motion to refer to committee on Courts agreed to
- 02/05/07 House: Amendment by Delegate Orrock agreed to
- 02/05/07 House: Engrossment refused by House (43-Y 53-N)
- 02/05/07 House: VOTE: ENGROSSMENT REFUSED (43-Y 53-N)