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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025," aims to prohibit abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, with limited exceptions. The legislation would make it a criminal offense for a physician to perform an abortion without first checking for a fetal heartbeat or after determining that a heartbeat is present, potentially resulting in fines and up to 5 years in prison. Exceptions are made in cases where the pregnancy threatens the mother's life due to a physical disorder or illness, and in cases of rape or incest against an adult or minor, with specific documentation requirements. The bill requires physicians to inform the mother of the heartbeat determination and maintain detailed medical records. Key definitions are provided, including what constitutes an abortion, a physician, and an unborn child (defined as beginning at fertilization). The legislation explicitly states that it does not create a right to abortion and allows for potential greater protections under other laws. Importantly, the bill specifies that the mother cannot be prosecuted for obtaining an abortion under these provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (41)
Mike Kelly (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Mike Ezell (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Mary Miller (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Barry Moore (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/23/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/682/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr682/BILLS-119hr682ih.pdf |
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