HR 4935 116th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Abortion Civil actions and liability Health personnel Health technology, devices, supplies Medical ethics Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019

Introduced: October 30, 2019 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Dec 18, 2019

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

Nov 20, 2019

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9064)

Oct 30, 2019

Introduced in House

Oct 30, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019

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.

What's happening now December 18, 2019

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

Committees of jurisdiction 2