Bill Sponsor
House Bill 532
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 28, 2021
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jan 28, 2021
Latest Action
Mar 5, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
532
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome 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.

Text (1)
January 28, 2021
Actions (3)
03/05/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/28/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/28/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:27 PM