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This law was last updated on Jul 7, 2017
This law is Anti–Choice
H 5399
Failed to Pass
Feb 3, 2017
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H 5399 states that Rhode Island recognizes that the existence of a fetal heartbeat is evidence of the existence of human life and that advancements in the field of prenatal care are dramatically improving survival for babies born preterm.
Related Legislation
Similar to H 7170 (2016), H 5153 (2015) and H 7330 (2014), all of which failed to pass.
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