HR 8939
Late Term Abortion Ban Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Late Term Abortion Ban Act, aims to restrict abortions performed after 20 weeks of fetal development by classifying such procedures as a criminal offense. It establishes specific requirements for physicians performing abortions after this point, including determining fetal age, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring the presence of a neonatal resuscitation-trained physician if the child has a chance of survival. The bill also outlines penalties for violating these restrictions and provides legal protections for women who undergo prohibited abortions. It emphasizes the medical evidence suggesting that fetuses can experience pain as early as 20 weeks.
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Primary sponsor
Tulsi Gabbard
Cosponsor
Jeff Duncan
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