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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - THE RHODE ISLAND RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF

2019

     

     Introduced By: Representatives McLaughlin, Corvese, Serodio, Vella-Wilkinson, and
Hull

     Date Introduced: January 25, 2019

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Title 23 of the General Laws entitled "HEALTH AND SAFETY" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following chapter:

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CHAPTER 4.13

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THE RHODE ISLAND RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2019

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     23-4.13-1. Short title.

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     This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Rhode Island right to life act of

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2019."

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     23-4.13-2. Right to life recognized.

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     The right to life is guaranteed by the state of Rhode Island and is vested in each person at

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fertilization. Thus, the right to life is recognized for a fetus, both male and female.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - THE RHODE ISLAND RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF

2019

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     This act would provide that the right to life is guaranteed by the state of Rhode Island and

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is vested in each person at fertilization.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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