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The Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 ("BAIPA" , ) is an 
Act of Congress
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. It affirms legal protection to an infant
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born alive after a failed attempt at induced abortion. It was signed by President George W. Bush
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.
Legislative history
* Based on – passed March 12, 2002 * Introduced on June 14, 2001 * Reported by Committee on August 2, 2001 * Passed House on March 12, 2002 * Passed Senate by unanimous consent July 18, 2002. * Signed into law byPresident
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Bush in Pittsburgh
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at the Pittsburgh Hilton. on August 5, 2002
* The original author of the bill was Congressman Charles T. Canady of Florida
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who had by then retired from Congress.
Committee of the House
The bill was approved by the committee on July 12, 2001. The committee consisted of 32 representatives, 25 of which voted for the bill, 2 against and 10 were not present during the vote. This vote allowed the bill to be passed onto the entire house of representatives.See also
*Born alive rule
The born alive rule is a common law legal principle that holds that various criminal laws, such as homicide and assault, apply only to a child that is " born alive". U.S. courts have overturned this rule, citing recent advances in science and medic ...
* Baby Doe Law
* Gianna Jessen
Gianna Jessen (born April 6, 1977) is an American anti-abortion activist. She was born during a failed instillation abortion attempt. The 2011 film '' October Baby'' is loosely based on Jessen's life.
Early life
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* Jill Stanek
* Kermit Gosnell
References
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