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Rhode Island Personhood Resolution (H 5153)
This law was last updated on Apr 14, 2016
Number
HR 5153
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Jan 21, 2015
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 5
Total Sponsors: 5
Topics
PersonhoodFull Bill Text
H 5153 is a resolution stating 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.
STATUS
Similar to H 7330, which failed to pass the previous year.
People
Primary Sponsor
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