Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jan 23, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Jan 23, 2023
the Judiciary
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
Senate
Step 5
House floor
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome. It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief. A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
Timeline · 2 actions
Jan 23, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 23, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.