Senate Bill 2745
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 30, 2019
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Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2745
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Summary
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome.
It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.
A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
October 30, 2019
10/30/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
10/30/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:43 AM