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SAD Act
3/12/2025, 2:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 589
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 qualifications of the providers offering the services.
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 provider. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 589 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 bill aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
Congressional Summary of S 589
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.
