Session: 2019-2020

ACLU-PA Position: Opposes

HB 321 P.N. 1404 amends the Pennsylvania crimes code to prohibit terminating a pregnancy based on a “prenatal diagnosis of, or belief that the unborn child has, Down syndrome.” Any violation of this provision would constitute a third-degree felony.

House Bill 321 was vetoed as Veto No. 4 of 2019.

Sponsors

Representative Kate Klunk

Status

Vetoed by governor

Session

2019 - 2020

Bill number

Position

Oppose