United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 956 (116th)
Saving Children Act
Introduced
4 February 2019
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Summary
Saving Children Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense that prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides a definition of the term "dismemberment abortion." A physician who performs a dismemberment abortion is subject to a criminal fine, up to two years in prison, or both, unless the dismemberment abortion was necessary to save the mother's life. A woman or a parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this bill. The legislation bars the criminal prosecution of a woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion for conspiracy to violate the provisions of this bill, for being a principal or an accessory after the fact, or for concealing a dismemberment abortion.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 4 February 2019
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 4 February 2019
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 4 February 2019
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/956
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/956