Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 29, 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 happenedDec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 29, 2019
- Dec 18, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Oct 29, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 29, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 29, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House