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Introduced
12/09/2020
12/09/2020
In Committee
12/09/2020
12/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure a health care practitioner exercises the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. 1
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 18 of the United States Code to ensure that healthcare practitioners exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. It requires healthcare practitioners to provide the same level of care as they would for any other child born alive, and mandates reporting of any failures to comply. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment, and provides civil remedies for the woman on whom the abortion was performed. The provisions are intended to protect the life and health of infants born alive after an abortion.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/09/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8923/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8923/BILLS-116hr8923ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8923/BILLS-116hr8923ih.pdf.pdf |
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