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Introduced
01/18/2024
01/18/2024
In Committee
01/19/2024
01/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To ensure that women seeking an abortion are notified, before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, of the medical risks associated with the abortion procedure and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Woman's Right To Know Act," requires abortion providers to obtain a signed informed consent form from women seeking an abortion. The form must include information about the gestational age of the fetus, the medical risks of the abortion procedure, and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child, such as the presence of a heartbeat and the ability to react to painful stimuli. The bill also establishes civil penalties for providers who fail to comply with these requirements and allows women to file civil lawsuits against providers who do not follow the informed consent process. The bill does not preempt state laws that have more extensive disclosure requirements or penalties related to abortion.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Lisa McClain (R)*,
Jim Banks (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
William Timmons (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 01/19/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7044/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7044/BILLS-118hr7044ih.pdf |
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