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Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019

Introduced: October 30, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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.
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 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3252 Related bill Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 20
All 20 Republican 14
R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Dec 18, 2019
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Nov 20, 2019
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Nov 20, 2019
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Nov 14, 2019
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Nov 14, 2019
CHABOT, STEVE
· Nov 8, 2019
Luetkemeyer, Blaine
· Nov 8, 2019
 R
Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Nov 8, 2019
 R
Smith, Jason
Missouri · Nov 8, 2019
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Oct 30, 2019
 R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Oct 30, 2019
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Oct 30, 2019
Gibbs, Bob
· Oct 30, 2019
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Oct 30, 2019
Hice, Jody
· Oct 30, 2019
 R
Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Oct 30, 2019
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Oct 30, 2019
Meadows, Mark
· Oct 30, 2019
 R
Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Oct 30, 2019
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Oct 30, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4935: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4935/
MLA
"H.R. 4935: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4935/.
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H.R. 4935, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4935/.
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[H.R. 4935: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4935/)
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