Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 3/22/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-22Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-01-28Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-01-28Introduced in House
- 2021-01-28Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-01-28 (00)
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions).
Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit. The bill provides an exception for a chemical abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, injury, or condition.
The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a provider who does not comply with the requirements.
A patient who undergoes a chemical abortion may not be prosecuted.
Cosponsors (20)
- Alexander Mooney (R-WV)
- ROBERT ADERHOLT (R-AL)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
- Robert Wittman (R-VA)
- John Joyce (R-PA)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Jason Smith (R-MO)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC)
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
- Rick Allen (R-GA)
- Jim Jordan (R-OH)
- Jody Hice (R-GA)
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
- Mike Johnson (R-LA)
- Jim Banks (R-IN)
- Ronny Jackson (R-TX)
- Yvette Herrell (R-NM)
- James Baird (R-IN)
- John Rose (R-TN)
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