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Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2021

Introduced: January 28, 2021 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Mar 5, 2021

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

Jan 28, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 28, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2021

This bill restricts the performance of dismemberment abortions. It defines the term dismemberment abortion.

Specifically, the bill prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides an exception for a dismemberment abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or condition.

The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a physician who performs a prohibited dismemberment abortion.

It also authorizes civil remedies for a woman or parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion.

A woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

What's happening now March 5, 2021

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

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