SAD Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-01T04:23:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 846 SAD Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/1/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 846

Bill 119 HR 846, also known as the "Prohibit Disinformation in Abortion Advertising Act," aims to prevent the spread of false or misleading information in advertisements for abortion services. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals seeking abortion services are provided with accurate and truthful information.

Under this legislation, any advertisement for abortion services must be factually accurate and not contain any false or misleading information. This includes information about the risks and benefits of abortion, as well as the availability of alternative options.

The bill also prohibits the use of deceptive tactics in advertising for abortion services, such as using images or language that misrepresent the procedure or its outcomes. Additionally, the legislation requires that advertisements for abortion services clearly disclose the name and contact information of the entity providing the services. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 846 is to protect individuals seeking abortion services from being misled by false or deceptive advertising. By ensuring that advertisements for abortion services are truthful and accurate, the legislation aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Congressional Summary of HR 846

Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act or the SAD Act

This bill prohibits deceptive advertising for reproductive health services.

Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a person (i.e., individual, partnership, corporation, association, or organization) to deceptively advertise the reproductive health services they offer, including by misrepresenting that the person (1) offers or provides contraception or abortion services (or referrals for such contraception or abortion services), or (2) employs or offers access to licensed medical personnel.

The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.

In addition to any other penalty, violations are subject to a civil penalty that may not exceed the greater of $100,000 (adjusted annually for inflation) or 50% of the revenue earned during the preceding 12-month period by the ultimate parent entity of the person who violated the bill.

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Current Status of Bill HR 846

Bill HR 846 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 846 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 846's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 846

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

311

Democrat Cosponsors

311

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 846

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 846

To prohibit disinformation in the advertising of abortion services, and for other purposes.

Comments

Fernando Hardin

477

10 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea because it will help prevent false information about abortion services from being spread. It's important for people to have accurate information when making decisions about their health. How do you think this bill will impact the overall conversation about abortion in the United States?