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Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021

Introduced: January 28, 2021 See on congress.gov
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Mar 22, 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
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 22, 2021

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5136 Related bill Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 22
All 22 Republican 17
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Feb 4, 2021
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Guest, Michael
Mississippi · Feb 4, 2021
Keller, Fred
· Feb 4, 2021
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · Feb 4, 2021
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 4, 2021
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jan 28, 2021
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Jan 28, 2021
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Jan 28, 2021
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Jan 28, 2021
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jan 28, 2021
Herrell, Yvette
· Jan 28, 2021
Hice, Jody
· Jan 28, 2021
 R
Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Jan 28, 2021
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Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Jan 28, 2021
 R
Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jan 28, 2021
 R
Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Jan 28, 2021
Lamborn, Doug
· Jan 28, 2021
Mooney, Alexander
· Jan 28, 2021
 R
Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Jan 28, 2021
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Smith, Jason
Missouri · Jan 28, 2021
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jan 28, 2021
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jan 28, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 626: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-626/
MLA
"H.R. 626: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-626/.
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H.R. 626, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-626/.
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[H.R. 626: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-626/)
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