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MS HC34

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Steve Hopkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a new section to the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 establishing that the right to life is vested in each human being, including born and unborn persons.

  • Defines "human person" and "human being" to mean each member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization or cloning.

  • Explicitly states the amendment shall not require prosecution of women for the death of their unborn child, prohibit in vitro fertilization, or prohibit birth control or contraception.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposed amendment to qualified electors on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2019.

Legislative Description

Constitution; provide equal protection for the right to life of each born and unborn human person.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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