SB 196 - Koenig, Andrew
Grants the Attorney General concurrent original jurisdiction to enforce the state's abortion laws
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
0439S.01I
Title
SB 196
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2017
Committee
Current Status
Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 196-Koenig
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Amendments
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CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 196 - Under this act, the Attorney General shall have concurrent original jurisdiction throughout the state, along with each prosecuting attorney and circuit attorney within their respective jurisdictions, to commence actions for any violation of the state's abortion laws. The Attorney General, or each respective prosecuting or circuit attorney, may seek injunctive or any other relief as necessary.
This act is identical to HB 1157 (2017) and similar to provisions of HCS/HB 1846 (2014).
SARAH HASKINS