Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome 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.

Bill 118 hr 461, also known as the Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit medical providers from performing abortions if the sole reason for the abortion is a diagnosis of Down syndrome in the fetus.

The bill aims to protect individuals with Down syndrome from discrimination and ensure that they are given the same rights and opportunities as any other individual. It seeks to promote awareness and understanding of Down syndrome and prevent the termination of pregnancies solely based on a diagnosis of the condition.

If passed, this bill would make it illegal for medical providers to perform abortions solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. It would also require that medical providers provide information and resources to parents who receive a diagnosis of Down syndrome in their unborn child, in order to help them make informed decisions about their pregnancy. Overall, the Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act is a piece of legislation that seeks to protect the rights and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome and ensure that they are not discriminated against based on their condition.