H.J.Res. 9 · 108th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2003-01-07
Latest action
2003-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the word "person," as used in this amendment and in the fifth and 14th amendments to the Constitution, applies to all human beings regardless of age, health, function, or condition of dependency, including unborn offspring at every stage of their biological development. Prohibits depriving any unborn person of life. Declares that this amendment does not: (1) prohibit a law permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother of an unborn person; or (2) limit the liberty of a mother regarding the unborn offspring conceived as a result of rape or incest.