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Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2023

Introduced: January 20, 2023 See on congress.gov

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 20, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2023

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 for the patient. 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 January 20, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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