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H.R. 4935 (116th)

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019

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Introduced

30 October 2019

Last action

18 December 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Ron Wright, Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Steve Watkins, Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

Subjects

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019 This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions). Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit. The bill provides an exception for a chemical abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, injury, or condition. The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a provider who does not comply with the requirements. A patient who undergoes a chemical abortion may not be prosecuted.

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Timeline

  1. 30 October 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 October 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 October 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 November 2019

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9064)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 December 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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