Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
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Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Cite this page
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5136: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5136/
"H.R. 5136: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5136/.
H.R. 5136, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5136/.
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