United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

HR 48 — Ultrasound Informed Consent Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  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 is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 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

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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In plain language

The Ultrasound Informed Consent Act requires ultrasounds and information before abortions.

This bill mandates that doctors perform an ultrasound and give patients specific information before an abortion. The intention is to ensure patients fully understand the procedure and its implications.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families of patients may be more involved in discussions around abortion decisions due to the mandated informative process.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers must ensure compliance with new ultrasound and consent requirements.

Summary

The Ultrasound Informed Consent Act requires doctors to perform an ultrasound and provide specific information to patients before they have an abortion. This aims to ensure that patients are fully informed about the procedure and its implications.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

543 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 48 do?
The Ultrasound Informed Consent Act requires doctors to perform an ultrasound and provide specific information to patients before they have an abortion. This aims to ensure that patients are fully informed about the procedure and its implications.
Who sponsors HR 48?
HR 48 is sponsored by Crenshaw, Dan (Republican), Burlison, Eric (Republican), Crane, Elijah (Republican), and Biggs, Andy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 48?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 48?
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