Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2021

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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Timeline

1. 28 January 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 January 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 January 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 5 March 2021

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 28 January 2021 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · R · Sponsor
• Ron Wright · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Yvette Herrell · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Madison Cawthorn · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] · R · Cosponsor

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