SF 1235

Introduction - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008)

Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00 a.m.

A bill for an act
proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, by adding a section to
article XIII; establishing there is no constitutional right to abortion.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.
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new text begin An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution is proposed to the people. If the
amendment is adopted, a section will be added to article XIII, to read:
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new text begin Sec. 13. new text end

new text begin Nothing in this constitution may be construed to create a right to abortion.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin SUBMISSION TO VOTERS.
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new text begin The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2008 general
election. The question submitted shall be:
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new text begin "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that there is no
constitutional right to abortion?
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new text begin Yes ....... new text end

new text begin No ......." new text end