Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 30, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2745
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 30, 2019)
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
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.
What just happenedOct 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
18 cosponsors18 R
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- Introduced in SenateOct 30, 2019
- Oct 30, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate