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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit discrimination against unborn children with Down syndrome by abortion. It amends federal law to make it unlawful to perform an abortion knowing that the decision is based on the unborn child having or potentially having Down syndrome. The bill provides civil remedies, including monetary damages and injunctive relief, for violations and imposes criminal penalties on providers who perform such abortions. It also requires medical professionals to report known or suspected violations to law enforcement and protects the anonymity of women who undergo abortions under this law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Steve Daines (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
James Lankford (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Rick Scott (R),
John Thune (R),
J.D. Vance (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/23/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/18/all-info | 01/24/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s18/BILLS-118s18is.pdf | 01/26/2023 |
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