H.R. 809 · 108th Congress
Late Term Abortion Restriction Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Steny Hoyer
- Introduced
- 2003-02-13
- Latest action
- 2003-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Summary
Late Term Abortion Restriction Act - Prohibits knowingly performing an abortion after the fetus has become viable, unless, in the medical judgment of the attending physician, the abortion is necessary to preserve the woman's life or to avert serious adverse health consequences to her. Subjects a physician who violates this Act to a civil penalty.