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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses.
1/25/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 251
The bill is designed to ensure that taxpayer funds are not used to cover the costs of abortions that are not deemed medically necessary. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to protect the conscience rights of individuals who may have moral or religious objections to abortion.
Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could restrict access to abortion services for women who may not be able to afford the procedure without the help of tax benefits. They also argue that the bill could infringe on a woman's right to make decisions about her own healthcare. Overall, Bill 119 s 251 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of healthcare, taxes, and individual rights. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process.
Congressional Summary of S 251
Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act
This bill excludes expenses paid for an abortion from qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement from certain tax-exempt savings accounts. (Some exceptions apply.)
Under the bill, amounts paid for an abortion, other than an excluded abortion, are not qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement from a health savings account, Archer medical savings account, health flexible spending arrangement, health reimbursement arrangement, or retiree health account.
The bill defines excluded abortion as any abortion (1) related to a pregnancy that is the result of rape or incest; or (2) performed because a woman is suffering from a physical disorder, injury, or illness (including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself) that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death if an abortion were not performed.
Current Status of Bill S 251
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 251
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 251
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments

Jeremiah Gonzalez
10 months ago
I am saddened by this bill that prohibits certain distributions and reimbursements for abortions as qualified medical expenses. It is disappointing to see this kind of legislation being proposed.

Madilynn Kane
10 months ago
I can't believe this new bill is trying to stop certain distributions and reimbursements for abortions! How is this going to impact women's access to healthcare? #confused #S251 #abortionrights





