House Bill 705
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 2, 2021
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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
705
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.
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2021
This bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat.
It provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition.
A physician who performs a prohibited abortion is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
February 2, 2021
03/22/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/02/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/02/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:58 PM