Defines the terms "person", "human", and "human being" to mean a member of the species homo sapiens at any stage of biological development beginning at the moment of fertilization regardless of age, health, level of functioning, or condition of dependency; requires the right to life of all human beings.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A1893
SPONSOR: DiPietro TITLE OF BILL:
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment
to article 1 of the constitution, in relation to defining a person to
include a member of the species homo sapiens, at fertilization, and at
any stage of biological development
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment
to article 1 of the constitution, in relation to defining a person to
include a member of the species homo sapiens, at fertilization, and at
any stage of biological development
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1-1 Section 1. Resolved (if the concur), That article 1 of the
constitution be amended by adding a new section 19 to read as follows:
The words "person", "human", and "human being" mean a member of the
species homo sapiens at any stage of biological development beginning at
the moment of fertilization regardless of age, health, level of func-
tioning, or condition of dependency. The inalienable right to life of
every human being at any stage of development must be protected.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORIGINAL AND AMENDED VERSION (IF APPLICABLE):
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JUSTIFICATION:
Based on the Science, A heartbeat can be detected six days after
conception. A heartbeat being a sign of life and being that all life is
precious, we must recognize the Personhood of all New Yorkers including
the unborn.
This amendment to the constitution would define "personhood" thus
protecting the rights of the unborn.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023- Referred to Judiciary a5566
2023- to attorney-general for opinion a5566
2023- opinion referred to judiciary a5566
2024- referred to judiciary a5566
2024- referred to attorney-general for opinion a5566.
2024- opinion referred to judiciary a5566
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately
STATE OF NEW YORK
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1893
2025-2026 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 14, 2025
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Introduced by M. of A. DiPIETRO -- read once and referred to the Commit-
tee on Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY
proposing an amendment to article 1 of the constitution, in relation to
defining a person to include a member of the species homo sapiens, at
fertilization, and at any stage of biological development
1 Section 1. Resolved (if the Senate concur), That article 1 of the
2 constitution be amended by adding a new section 20 to read as follows:
3 § 20. The words "person", "human", and "human being" mean a member of
4 the species homo sapiens at any stage of biological development begin-
5 ning at the moment of fertilization regardless of age, health, level of
6 functioning, or condition of dependency. The inalienable right to life
7 of every human being at any stage of development must be protected.
8 § 2. Resolved (if the Senate concur), That the foregoing amendment be
9 referred to the first regular legislative session convening after the
10 next succeeding general election of members of the assembly, and, in
11 conformity with section 1 of article 19 of the constitution, be
12 published for 3 months previous to the time of such election.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[] is old law to be omitted.
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