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This bill, known as the "Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025," proposes several new requirements for abortion providers and clinics. The legislation would mandate that physicians performing abortions have hospital admitting privileges within 15 miles of their medical office, and must inform patients about the location for potential follow-up care in case of complications. Physicians who fail to comply with these requirements could face fines and up to two years in prison. Additionally, the bill requires abortion clinics to be state-licensed and meet ambulatory surgery center standards in order to receive federal funding, with some potential flexibility for structural requirements granted by state health boards. The bill specifically defines an abortion clinic as a facility performing abortions in any trimester during a 12-month period, excluding hospitals and existing ambulatory surgery centers. Notably, the legislation includes a provision explicitly stating that women receiving abortions cannot be prosecuted under this law. The bill represents a significant effort to regulate abortion procedures and facilities at the federal level, potentially impacting access to abortion services by imposing new operational and administrative requirements on healthcare providers.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/78/all-info