Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017
- Last Action
- 2/6/2017
Actions
- 2017-02-06Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- 2017-02-06Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- 2017-01-12Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2017-01-12Introduced in House
- 2017-01-12Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2017-01-12 (00)
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion: (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat.
It provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition.
A physician who performs a prohibited abortion is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
Cosponsors (20)
- Trent Franks (R-AZ)
- Scott Perry (R-PA)
- Robert Pittenger (R-NC)
- Steve Russell (R-OK)
- Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
- Don Bacon (R-NE)
- Thomas Garrett (R-VA)
- Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Jim Bridenstine (R-OK)
- Roger Marshall (R-KS)
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
- Warren Davidson (R-OH)
- Mark Meadows (R-NC)
- STEVE CHABOT (R-OH)
- Bob Gibbs (R-OH)
- WALTER JONES (R-NC)
- Joe Wilson (R-SC)
- Blake Farenthold (R-TX)
Subjects
- Abortion
- Administrative remedies
- Evidence and witnesses
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Women's health
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