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AK HB178

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Eastman

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Origin

House of Representatives

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Defines "child" and "preborn child" as natural persons from the moment of conception, and defines "abortion" as intentional killing of a child before or during birth.

  • Declares that the intentional taking of innocent human life before, during, or after birth is not protected by the right to privacy under Alaska Constitution Article I, Section 22.

  • Repeals existing abortion statutes (AS 18.16.010 - 18.16.090) and removes the "murder of an unborn child" crime classification from sentencing guidelines.

  • Restricts guardians and attorneys-in-fact from consenting to abortion on behalf of minors or wards, except when necessary to preserve life or prevent serious impairment of health.

  • Prohibits state agencies from using assets to implement federal requirements that facilitate abortion and authorizes the attorney general to defend state residents prosecuted by federal government for abortion-related violations.

Legislative Description

Criminalize Abortion; Privacy; Courts

Minors

Last Action

DISCHARGE FROM HSS FLD Y9 N25 E2 A3 V1

1/29/2020

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services5/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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