HR 5756 · 102th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Uniform Protection of Reproductive Rights Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-08-04· Sponsored by Rep. Swett, Dick [D-NH-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1992-08-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Uniform Protection of Reproductive Rights Act of 1992 - Prohibits States from restricting the right of a woman to choose to terminate a pregnancy: (1) before 12 weeks of gestation; (2) after 12 weeks, if necessary to protect the life or health of the woman or in the case of severe fetal deformity; or (3) after 12 weeks and before fetal viability, if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. Allows a State to impose requirements medically necessary to protect the life or health of the woman. Declares that this Act does not prevent a State from: (1) requiring a minor to involve a responsible adult before such termination; or (2) protecting individuals or private institutions from having to participate in the performance of abortions to which they are conscientiously opposed.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only