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Life at Conception: New Protections for the Unborn

This act aims to extend constitutional life protection to every human being from conception. This means unborn children will be treated as human persons with a full right to life. Importantly, the act explicitly states it does not authorize the prosecution of women for the death of their unborn child.
Key points
The act recognizes every human being, including an unborn child from the moment of fertilization, as a person with the right to life.
It extends constitutional life protection to all stages of human development, starting from conception.
It explicitly states that women will not be prosecuted for the death of their unborn child.
Defines 'State' in the context of the 14th Amendment to include the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_722
Sponsor: Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
Process start date: 2025-01-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Life at Conception Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_722.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act recognizes every human being, including an unborn child from the moment of fertilization, as a person with the right to life.
  • It extends constitutional life protection to all stages of human development, starting from conception.
  • It explicitly states that women will not be prosecuted for the death of their unborn child.
  • Defines 'State' in the context of the 14th Amendment to include the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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