Did you know? 1981
- Mar. 23: In H.L. v. Matheson, the U.S. Supreme Court approves a Utah parental notification law. The law requires an abortionist to notify the parents of a minor girl who is still living at home as her parent’s dependent when an abortion is scheduled.
- July 9: A U.S. Senate subcommittee approves a bill sponsored by Sen. Helms designed to challenge Roe v. Wade. (See also Sept. 15, 1982.)
- Dec. 16: A U.S. Senate subcommittee approves a constitutional amendment proposed by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) declaring that the Constitution secures no right to abortion. (See also Sept. 15, 1982.)