Guam § 91 - Legislative Findings and Purpose.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 91 — Legislative Findings and Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 91. Legislative Findings and Purpose.
(a) I Liheslaturan Guåhan finds that:
(1) All children, no matter their age, have the right to life. Guam
has a paramount interest in protecting all human life.
(2) If an abortion results in the live birth of an infant, the infant is
a legal person for all purposes under the laws of Guam.
(3) Guam must assert its interest in protecting an infant whose
live birth occurred as the result of an abortion.
(4) Without proper legal protection, newly-born infants who
survive abortions could be denied proper life-saving or life-sustaining
medical treatment and left to die.
(b) Accordingly, it is the purpose of this Act to ensure the protection
and promotion of the health and wellbeing of all infants born alive in Guam.
Therefore, this Act mandates that healthcare providers give medically
appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and
treatment to all born alive infants.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 91
What does Guam Code Annotated § 91 cover?
Section 91 ("Legislative Findings and Purpose.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 91?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 91" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 91 apply to my situation?
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