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MS HB1385

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals sections 41-41-45 and 97-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which currently prohibit abortion except to preserve the mother's life or in cases of rape
  • Establishes a statewide special election on November 7, 2023, to determine whether abortions shall be prohibited in Mississippi
  • If a majority of voters vote "Yes" to prohibit abortions, the repeal does not take effect; if a majority votes "No," the repeal takes effect on January 1, 2024
  • Ballot question asks voters whether "Abortions shall be prohibited in Mississippi except where necessary for the preservation of the mother's life or where the pregnancy was caused by rape"
  • Election to be conducted using the same procedures as regular general elections

Legislative Description

Abortion; provide for statewide referendeem on question of prohibiting abortions in Mississippi.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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