Heartbeat Protection Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 2, 2021)
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2021
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 that 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.
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 happenedMar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2021
- Mar 22, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Feb 2, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 2, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 2, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House