Every New Heart Deserves a Chance Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 25, 2019)
Every New Heart Deserves a Chance Act of 2019
This bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat.
It provides an exception for an abortion if (1) the abortion is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition; (2) the pregnancy is the result of rape against an adult; or (3) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest against a minor.
A physician who performs a prohibited abortion is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
What just happenedSep 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 25, 2019
- Sep 25, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jul 25, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 25, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 25, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House