United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 558 (117th)
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2021
Introduced
28 January 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Summary
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2021 This bill restricts the performance of dismemberment abortions. It defines the term dismemberment abortion . Specifically, the bill prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides an exception for a dismemberment abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or condition. The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a physician who performs a prohibited dismemberment abortion. It also authorizes civil remedies for a woman or parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion. A woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 28 January 2021
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Introduced in House · EN · 28 January 2021
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 28 January 2021
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/558
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/558