Life at Conception Act

To implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] Introduced January 24, 2025 Cosponsors 116 (116 R) Latest action January 24, 2025

Summary

Life at Conception Act
This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being.
Nothing in this bill shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 24, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jan 24, 2025 Introduced in House

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