House bill · 892

HB 144

Relating to the protection of an unborn child’s rights and criminal liability and justification for prohibited conduct.

Progress

5 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Aug 15
Referred to committee
Aug 20
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

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Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Aug 20, 2025 · House
Read first time
Aug 20, 2025 · House
Filed
Aug 15, 2025 · House

Authors

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Aug 20, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Abortion Crimes: Against Persons: General

Bill text

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