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Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020

Introduced: February 4, 2020 Introduced by: Cassidy, Bill Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 4, 2020
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Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020

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 February 4, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4935 Related bill Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Republican 7
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Feb 10, 2020
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Feb 4, 2020
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Feb 4, 2020
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Daines, Steve
Montana · Feb 4, 2020
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Kennedy, John
Louisiana · Feb 4, 2020
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Feb 4, 2020
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Feb 4, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3252: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3252/
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"S. 3252: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3252/.
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S. 3252, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3252/.
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[S. 3252: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3252/)
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