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Louisiana House Bill HCR94

Louisiana 2019 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HCR94

Introduced
5/20/19  
Introduced
5/20/19  
Refer
5/21/19  

Caption

Petitions congress to propose an Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution with exceptions relative to abortion issues

Impact

The proposed amendment aims to prevent any interpretation that would expand abortion rights through the enforcement of the Equal Rights Amendment. It includes an 'abortion-neutrality' clause stating that nothing in the article should be construed to grant or deny any right related to abortion or its funding. If ratified, this amendment would aim to clarify and solidify the legal standing of gender equality while safeguarding the sovereignty of states concerning abortion laws.

Summary

HCR94 is a Concurrent Resolution from the Louisiana Legislature that petitions Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, specifically addressing equal rights for men and women while ensuring neutrality on abortion rights. This resolution seeks to revive the Equal Rights Amendment originally proposed in 1972, which aimed to guarantee equal legal rights regardless of sex. The bill underscores the significance of gender equality as a fundamental constitutional principle beneficial to half of the U.S. population.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HCR94 appears to be mixed, with proponents advocating for gender equality and the necessity of reaffirming such rights through constitutional means. There are concerns among various stakeholders, particularly those in the pro-choice community, regarding the implications of the 'abortion-neutrality' clause. Supporters argue that it would create a balanced legal framework for approaching the complexities of gender rights and reproductive rights while critics view it as a potential compromise on established abortion rights.

Contention

The primary contention surrounding HCR94 lies in the balance between advocating for equal rights and addressing the sensitive issue of abortion. There is a palpable fear among reproductive rights advocates that the bill could lead to unwarranted restrictions based on the proposed neutral language regarding abortion. The historical context noted within the resolution highlights how the Equal Rights Amendment's prior attempts faltered partially due to fears of its potential impact on reproductive rights, thus framing HCR94 within a broader discourse on gender rights and abortion access in the United States.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HCR132

Requests congress to adopt and propose to voters for ratification a constitutional amendment relative to parental rights

LA SR202

Equal Rights Amendment; proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution; ratify

LA HCR4

Urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to establish congressional term limits.

LA HR276

Equal Rights Amendment as the law of the land; commemorate; ratify a proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution

LA HJR104

Urging the Congress of the United States to propose for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution which would prohibit, with one exception, the practice of abortion within the United States or in any place subject to their jurisdiction or, in the alternative, applying to Congress to call a convention, pursuant to Article V of that Constitution, for the specific and limited purpose of proposing such an amendment to that Constitution for ratification.

LA HCR2

Provides for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment

LA HB425

(Constitutional Amendment) Stipulates that no provision of the constitution protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of abortion

LA SR107

A resolution recognizing the expiration of the Equal Rights Amendment proposed by Congress in March 1972, and observing that Congress has no authority to modify a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment after the amendment has been submitted to the States or after the amendment has expired.

LA HCR70

Applies to congress under U.S. Const. Art. V to call a convention of the states to propose a U.S. constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget

LA HR8

Biden Administration; publish Equal Rights Amendment as Twenty-eighth Amendment to Constitution; encourage

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