Prohibit abortion if unborn has detectable heartbeat

Number H. B. No. 258
Type House Bill
General Assembly 132
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Primary Sponsors

Christina Hagan
District 50
Party Republican
Chamber House of Representatives
Ron Hood
District 78
Party Republican
Chamber House of Representatives

Co-Sponsors

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  1. Introduced
    Jun 06 2017
  2. Referred to committee
    Sep 12 2017
  3. Reported - Substitute
    Dec 13 2017
    Vote Result
    Favorable Passage
  4. Passed - Amended
    Nov 15 2018
  5. Concurred in Senate amendments
    Dec 13 2018
    Vote Result
    Passed
  6. Veto receipt
    Dec 21 2018
  7. Passed notwithstanding objections of the Governor
    Dec 27 2018
  1. Introduced
    Nov 19 2018
  2. Referred to committee
    Nov 28 2018
  3. Passed
    Dec 12 2018
    Vote Result
    Passed
  4. Reported - Substitute
    Dec 12 2018
    Vote Result
    Favorable Passage
  5. Objection of the Governor sustained
    Dec 27 2018
  1. Sent To The Governor
    Dec 14 2018

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