United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 32 R cosponsors

HR 421 — Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2023

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

  1. ✓
    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 died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To prohibit chemical abortions performed without the presence of a healthcare provider, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill prohibits chemical abortions without the physical presence of a healthcare provider and establishes penalties for violations.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    PARTIAL-BIRTH

    Updates the chapter heading to remove the reference to 'PARTIAL-BIRTH'.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    Sec. 1532. Chemical abortions prohibited without a healthcare provider physically present...

    Adds a new section that prohibits chemical abortions without the presence of a healthcare provider.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    Any healthcare provider who, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, who knowingly provides or attempts to provide a chemical abortion...

    Defines the offense for healthcare providers regarding chemical abortions.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    without physically examining the patient; without being physically present at the location of the chemical abortion; and without scheduling a follow-up visit for the patient...

    Specifies the conditions under which the offense is committed.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.

    Establishes penalties for violating the prohibition on chemical abortions.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    A patient upon whom an abortion is performed may not be prosecuted under this section...

    Protects patients from prosecution related to violations of this section.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    The term 'abortion drug' means any medicine, drug or any other substance...

    Defines what constitutes an abortion drug under the new section.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    Nothing in this section shall be construed to have any impact on the treatment of a verified ectopic pregnancy.

    Clarifies that the prohibition does not apply to ectopic pregnancies.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    If any provision of this section or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid...

    Includes a severability clause for the new section.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    1532. Chemical abortions prohibited without a healthcare provider physically present.

    Adds the section to the table of sections for Chapter 74.

  • Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code

    chapter 74 → 74. Abortions............................................. 1531

    Updates the table of chapters to reflect the changes made in the law.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 31 co-sponsors · 515 not signed on

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Not signed on (515)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 421 do?
To prohibit chemical abortions performed without the presence of a healthcare provider, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 421?
HR 421 is sponsored by Good, Bob (Republican), Rosendale, Matthew M. (Republican), Aderholt, Robert B. (Republican), Bishop, Dan (Republican), Miller, Mary E. (Republican), Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Lamborn, Doug (Republican), Duncan, Jeff (Republican), Kelly, Trent (Republican), Johnson, Mike (Republican), Cloud, Michael (Republican), Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), Banks, Jim (Republican), Jackson, Ronny (Republican), Williams, Roger (Republican), Self, Keith (Republican), Biggs, Andy (Republican), Clyde, Andrew S. (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), Boebert, Lauren (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), Burlison, Eric (Republican), Davidson, Warren (Republican), Sessions, Pete (Republican), Mooney, Alexander X. (Republican), Arrington, Jodey C. (Republican), Guest, Michael (Republican), Hageman, Harriet M. (Republican), Lesko, Debbie (Republican), Mann, Tracey (Republican), Yakym, Rudy (Republican), and Hunt, Wesley (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 421?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 421?
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