Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 28, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 75
Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 28, 2021)
Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome 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 happenedJan 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
26 cosponsors26 R
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- Introduced in SenateJan 28, 2021
- Jan 28, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 28, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate