Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2025, as "Constitution Day".
- Last Action
- 9/17/2025
Actions
- 2025-01-24Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-01-24Introduced in House
- 2025-01-24Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-24 (00)
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025
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 for the patient. 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 (18)
- Andrew Clyde (R-GA)
- Robert Aderholt (R-AL)
- Daniel Webster (R-FL)
- Brandon Gill (R-TX)
- Mary Miller (R-IL)
- Michael Cloud (R-TX)
- Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
- Warren Davidson (R-OH)
- Robert Onder (R-MO)
- Keith Self (R-TX)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- Tracey Mann (R-KS)
- Pat Harrigan (R-NC)
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
- Richard Hudson (R-NC)
- Sheri Biggs (R-SC)
- Robert Latta (R-OH)
Subjects
- Abortion
- Civil actions and liability
- Health personnel
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Medical ethics
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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