Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023

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Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023

This bill restricts the performance of dismemberment abortions. It defines the term dismemberment abortion.

Specifically, the bill prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides an exception for a dismemberment abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or condition.

The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a physician who performs a prohibited dismemberment abortion.

It also authorizes civil remedies for a woman or parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion.

A woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

Congress
118

Number
HR - 862

Introduced on
2023-02-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023

This bill restricts the performance of dismemberment abortions. It defines the term dismemberment abortion.

Specifically, the bill prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides an exception for a dismemberment abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or condition.

The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a physician who performs a prohibited dismemberment abortion.

It also authorizes civil remedies for a woman or parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion.

A woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Abortion
Civil actions and liability
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Legal fees and court costs
Medical ethics

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Latest Summary4/6/2023

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023

This bill restricts the performance of dismemberment abortions. It defines the term dismemberment abortion.

Specifically, the bill prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a di...


Latest Action2/7/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.