Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 13, 2022)
Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable gestational age of the fetus is 15 weeks or more.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
The bill provides exceptions for an abortion (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements.
A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 13, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Sep 13, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 13, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 13, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House