S. 3275 (116th)

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

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Introduced

11 February 2020

Last action

25 February 2020 · Floor

Status

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 57. (CR S1136)

Sponsors

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS], Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO], Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Loeffler, Kelly [R-GA]

Subjects

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Summary

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus is 20 weeks or more. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. The bill provides exceptions for an abortion (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.

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Timeline

11 February 2020
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
11 February 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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12 February 2020
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 420.
Source: Calendars
13 February 2020
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1062)
Source: Floor
25 February 2020
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1129)
Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3275
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us · 116-s-3275 · source updated 5 December 2025