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Second Chance at Life Act of 2023

1/18/2024, 2:59 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 983

Second Chance at Life Act of 2023

This bill requires abortion providers to disclose information about the possibility of reversing a medication abortion. This is a procedure that uses a medication regimen to terminate a pregnancy, typically with a two-drug protocol.

Providers must inform patients that it may be possible to reverse the effects of a medication abortion after taking the first drug. They must also let patients know that more information and assistance is available on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. At least 24 hours before the procedure, the provider must share this information with the patient in person or by telephone. The provider must also include the information in written discharge instructions after the first drug is dispensed.

The bill sets out an exception to these notification requirements when an abortion is necessary to resolve a physical injury or condition that threatens the life of the woman. The provider must document the circumstances giving rise to the exception in the patient's medical file.

Furthermore, providers must post signs with this information in their offices or facilities, and HHS must maintain information about reversing medication abortions on its website.

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Current Status of Bill HR 983

Bill HR 983 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2023. Bill HR 983 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2023.  Bill HR 983's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 983

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 983

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 983

Second Chance at Life Act of 2023
Second Chance at Life Act of 2023
To ensure that a woman seeking a chemical abortion is informed that it may be possible to reverse the intended effects of the abortion if the woman changes her mind, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 983

Doug Lamborn
Doug Lamborn
ColoradoRepublican
Brad R. Wenstrup
Brad R. Wenstrup
OhioRepublican
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
TexasRepublican
William R. Timmons IV
William R. Timmons IV
South CarolinaRepublican
W. Gregory Steube
W. Gregory Steube
FloridaRepublican
August Pfluger
August Pfluger
TexasRepublican

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