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Senate files resolution proposing constitutional right to reproductive freedom; referred to Health and Human Services
Summary
Senate Resolution 84, introduced by Senator Harrell, would propose a state constitutional amendment recognizing a fundamental right to reproductive freedom and was sent to the Health and Human Services Committee for review.
Senate Resolution 84, filed on Feb. 3 by Senator Harrell of the 40th, would place before voters a proposed amendment to the Georgia Constitution declaring that "every individual has a fundamental right to reproductive freedom," the resolution text read on the Senate floor. The resolution was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee for consideration.
The measure was introduced during first reading and reference of bills and resolutions. The Senate secretary read the resolution title and the chamber referred it to committee without floor debate. The resolution text, as read, uses the phrase "fundamental right to reproductive freedom." No committee hearing or schedule was announced on the floor during the session.
Because this is a constitutional amendment resolution, additional legislative steps and a voter referendum would be required before it could become part of the state constitution. The matter will proceed through the Health and Human Services Committee for initial consideration.
