2006 House Bill 5881

Prohibit coercing a woman to have an abortion

Introduced in the House

March 16, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Fran Amos (R-43)

To authorize a lawsuit by a woman who has been the victim of an effort to coerce her to have an abortion. She could collect up to $5,000 in "pain and suffering" damages from the coercer.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 24, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 26, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also would establish a three-year statute of limitation period during which a lawsuit could be filed.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Fran Amos (R-43)

To replace the previous substitute with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 66 to 36 (details)

Motion by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion failed 67 to 38 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 9, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy