S. 2593 (109th): Freedom of Choice Act

Introduced:
Apr 06, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as S. 1173 (110th) on Apr 19, 2007.

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 6, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 06, 2006
Referred to Committee Apr 06, 2006
Cosponsors
11 cosponsors (10D, 1I) (show)
Committees

Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to protect, consistent with Roe v. Wade, a woman's freedom to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 06, 2006.
8 pages

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4/6/2006--Introduced.
Freedom of Choice Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to:
(1) bear a child;
(2) terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability; or
(3) terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary to protect her life or her health.
Prohibits a governmental entity from:
(1) denying or interfering with a woman's right to exercise such choices; or
(2) discriminating against the exercise of those rights in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information.
Provides that such prohibition shall apply retroactively.
Authorizes an individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act to obtain appropriate relief, including relief against a governmental entity, in a civil action.

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