Acronyms (colloquial) BAIPA Statutes at Large 116 Stat. 926 | Public law 107-207 Titles amended 1 | |
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Long title Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 Enacted by |
The Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 ("BAIPA" Pub.L. 107–207, 116 Stat. 926, enacted August 5, 2002, 1 U.S.C. § 8) is an Act of Congress. It extends legal protection to an infant born alive after a failed attempt at induced abortion. It was signed by President George W. Bush.
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Legislative history
Committee of the House
The bill was approved by the committee on July 12, 2001. The committee consisted of 32 representatives, 25 of which voted for the bill, 2 against and 10 were not present during the vote. This vote allowed the bill to be passed onto the entire house of representatives.
Interpretation of the Bill
References
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