
Culture & Conversation Law and Policy
This law was last updated on Jun 28, 2016
This law is Anti–Choice
HB 61
Failed to Pass
Jan 5, 2016
Co-sponsors: 16
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 17
HB 61 would prohibit public funds from being used for the purpose of obtaining an abortion or paying for the performance of an abortion.
The bill would prohibit public funds from being directly or indirectly used, granted, paid, or distributed to any entity, organization, or individual that provides abortion services or any affiliate of an entity, organization, or individual that provides abortion services.
“Abortion services” would include abortions, referrals, counseling, advice, and written materials.
HB 61 would not apply to funding for hospitals, medical schools, or universities.
STATUS
Companion bill to SB 7.