Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act

11/1/2022, 4:32 AM

Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act

This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome.

It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.

A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

Congress
116

Number
HR - 4903

Introduced on
2019-10-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/29/2019

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act

This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome.

It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.

A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Abortion•
Birth defects•
Civil actions and liability•
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Disability and health-based discrimination•
Health information and medical records•
Health personnel•
Right of privacy

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/6/2020

Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act

This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome.

It subjects a violator to criminal penalties&#...


Latest Action12/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.