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MS HC34
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Steve Hopkins
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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