Bill113th Congress

S. 886

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

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Introduced
May 7, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest Action
May 7, 2013

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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Republican·UT
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First Name: Mike
Last Name: Lee
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
S
Bill Number
886
Congress
113
Introduced Date
May 7, 2013
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Is Law
No
May 7, 2013IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Source: Senate

May 7, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· May 7, 20130

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion within the District of Columbia except in conformity with this Act's requirements.

Requires the physician to first make a determination of the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child, or reasonably rely upon such a determination made by another physician, by making inquiries of the pregnant woman and performing such medical examinations and tests as a reasonably prudent physician would consider necessary.

Prohibits the abortion from being performed if the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater. Makes an exception where necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury, excluding psychological or emotional conditions. Permits a physician to terminate a pregnancy under such exception only in the manner which provides the best opportunity for the unborn child to survive, unless termination of the pregnancy in that manner would pose a greater risk of the death or substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not including psychological or emotional conditions, of the pregnant woman than would other available methods.

Prescribes penalties for violations. Bars prosecution of a woman upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of this Act, but authorizes such a woman or the father or maternal grandparent of the unborn child to obtain appropriate relief through a civil action. Provides for injunctive relief to prevent violations. Sets forth specified privacy protections in court proceedings for the woman upon whom an abortion has been performed.

Requires any physician who performs an abortion within the District to report it to the Department of Health of the District of Columbia, which shall issue annual public reports.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDistrict of ColumbiaFederal preemptionGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelJudicial procedure and administrationLegal fees and court costsMedical ethicsRight of privacyWomen's health

Introduced in Senate

May 7, 2013

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act — Informed