Georgia 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

SB 37 — Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abortion, so as to change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion; to change certain provisions relating to when abortion is legal; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal provisions relating to a physician's obligation in the performance of abortions; to change certain provisions relating to civil and professional penalties for violations of the "Woman's Right to Know Act"; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to the "Woman's Right to Know Act"; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Nan Orrock · Primary
  • Horacena Tate · Primary
  • Gail Davenport · Primary
  • Gloria Butler · Primary
  • Curt Thompson · Primary
  • Valencia Seay · Primary
  • Steve Henson · Primary
  • Vincent Fort · Primary
  • Freddie Powell Sims · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 238 not signed on

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (238)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 37 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abortion, so as to change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion; to change certain provisions relating to when abortion is legal; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal provisions relating to a physician's obligation in the performance of abortions; to change certain provisions relating to civil and professional penalties for violations of the "Woman's Right to Know Act"; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to the "Woman's Right to Know Act"; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 37?
SB 37 is sponsored by Nan Orrock (Democrat), Horacena Tate, Gail Davenport (Democrat), Gloria Butler, Curt Thompson, Valencia Seay, Steve Henson, Vincent Fort, and Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 37?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 37?
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