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118th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement

H.R. 421: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 20, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 20, 2023

This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions).

Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit for the patient. The bill provides an exception for a chemical abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, injury, or condition.

The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a provider who does not comply with the requirements.

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A patient who undergoes a chemical abortion may not be prosecuted.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

31

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Robert Good R-VA SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jan 20, 2023Introduced in the House by Robert Good.
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  1. Jan 20, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 20, 2023Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.