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Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5662
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020
This bill imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—on a physician who performs an abortion without admitting privileges to a local hospital or fails to comply with certain notification requirements.
A woman who receives an abortion in violation of this bill may not be prosecuted.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5662
Bill HR 5662 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2020. Bill HR 5662 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2020. Bill HR 5662's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of February 7, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5662
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5662
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Abortion
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Licensing and registrations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5662
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain abortion procedures, and for other purposes.
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5662
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