Washington D.C., Mar 8, 2005 / 22:00 pm
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (R-FL), and Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) introduced a piece of legislation which many hope could save brain-damaged Terri Schiavo’s life.
According to Weldon’s office, House Bill 1151, the Incapacitated Person’s Legal Protection Act would “explicitly clarify fundamental due process rights for those who are incapacitated, are under court ordered removal of nutrition and hydration and have no written advanced medical directive in effect.”
If passed, the bill would give the family of 41-year old Schiavo access to a federal court to argue for their daughter’s life.
Florida judge George Greer ruled February 25th in favor of Michael Schiavo, Terri’s husband, who has been trying for years remove the feeding tube, which gives food and hydration to his wife.