118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 983 — 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.”

Health

Introduced Feb 10, 2023

Last action Feb 17, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Feb 10, 2023

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Referred

Feb 17, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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 discha...

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Feb 17, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Feb 10, 2023

Introduced in House

Feb 10, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.