Saving Children Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 4, 2019)
Saving Children Act
This bill establishes a new criminal offense that prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides a definition of the term "dismemberment abortion."
A physician who performs a dismemberment abortion is subject to a criminal fine, up to two years in prison, or both, unless the dismemberment abortion was necessary to save the mother's life.
A woman or a parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this bill.
The legislation bars the criminal prosecution of a woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion for conspiracy to violate the provisions of this bill, for being a principal or an accessory after the fact, or for concealing a dismemberment abortion.
What just happenedMar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2019
- Mar 22, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Feb 4, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 4, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 4, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House