United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 42 R cosponsors

HR 682 — Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 42 sponsors

    1 primary, 41 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (42 R).

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In plain language

The bill prohibits abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detectable.

This bill aims to restrict abortions by requiring checks for detectable fetal heartbeats. It outlines specific conditions under which abortions can still be performed and includes documentation requirements for certain exceptions.

Summary

Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025This bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion (1) without determining whether the unborn child has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that an unborn child has a detectable heartbeat.A physician who performs a prohibited abortion is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.The bill provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition. It also provides exceptions for certain pregnancies that are the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements.A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a new prohibition on performing abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable and sets penalties for violations, while also outlining exceptions and requirements.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18

    Sec. 1532. Abortions prohibited without a check for fetal heartbeat, or if a fetal heartbeat is detectable.

    This introduces a new section specifically prohibiting abortions based on the detection of a fetal heartbeat.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18

    PARTIAL-BIRTH

    This removes the term 'PARTIAL-BIRTH' from the chapter heading, likely to broaden the focus on abortion regulations.

  • Sec. 1532

    (a) Offense.--Any physician who knowingly performs an abortion and thereby kills a human unborn child-- (1) without determining, according to standard medical practice, whether the unborn child has a detectable heartbeat; (2) without informing the mother of the results of that determination; or (3) after determining, according to standard medical practice, that the unborn child has a detectable heartbeat, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.

    This establishes legal penalties for physicians who perform abortions without checking for a fetal heartbeat or against medical standards.

  • Sec. 1532

    (b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- (1) in reasonable medical judgment, the abortion is necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, but not including psychological or emotional conditions; (2) the pregnancy is the result of rape against an adult woman, and at least 48 hours prior to the abortion-- (A) she has obtained counseling for the rape; or (B) she has obtained medical treatment for the rape or an injury related to the rape; or (3) the pregnancy is a result of rape against a minor or incest against a minor, and the rape or incest has been reported at any time prior to the abortion to either-- (A) a government agency legally authorized to act on reports of child abuse; or (B) a law enforcement agency.

    This outlines specific exceptions to the abortion prohibition in cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest.

  • Sec. 1532

    (g) No Liability for the Mother on Whom Abortion Is Performed.--A mother upon whom an abortion is performed may not be prosecuted under this section, for a conspiracy to violate this section, or for an offense under section 2, 3, or 4 of this title based on a violation of this section.

    This protects mothers from prosecution regarding abortions performed under the new law.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 41 co-sponsors · 505 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (41)

Not signed on (505)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 682 do?
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025This bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion (1) without determining whether the unborn child has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that an unborn child has a detectable heartbeat.A physician who performs a prohibited abortion is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.The bill provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition. It also provides exceptions for certain pregnancies that are the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements.A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
Who sponsors HR 682?
HR 682 is sponsored by Kelly, Mike (Republican), Smith, Christopher H. (Republican), Aderholt, Robert B. (Republican), Crenshaw, Dan (Republican), Miller, Mary E. (Republican), Burchett, Tim (Republican), Estes, Ron (Republican), Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), Baird, James R. (Republican), Moolenaar, John R. (Republican), Webster, Daniel (Republican), Guthrie, Brett (Republican), Hudson, Richard (Republican), Ezell, Mike (Republican), Allen, Rick W. (Republican), Fallon, Pat (Republican), Crane, Elijah (Republican), Johnson, Dusty (Republican), Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican), Bost, Mike (Republican), LaHood, Darin (Republican), Kelly, Trent (Republican), Scott, Austin (Republican), Feenstra, Randy (Republican), Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican), Thompson, Glenn (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Moore, Barry (Republican), Tenney, Claudia (Republican), Fulcher, Russ (Republican), Mann, Tracey (Republican), Guest, Michael (Republican), Smucker, Lloyd (Republican), Williams, Roger (Republican), Kustoff, David (Republican), Harris, Andy (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), Harris, Mark (Republican), Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Fitzgerald, Scott (Republican), Biggs, Sheri (Republican), and Massie, Thomas (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 682?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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