United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 626 (117th)
Teleabortion Prevention 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
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021 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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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/626
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/626