House Bill 1080
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 15, 2021
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Bill
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Bill Number
1080
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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Summary
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus is 20 weeks or more.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
The bill provides exceptions for an abortion (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements.
A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
February 15, 2021
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04/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/15/2021
Introduced in House
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Jan 11, 2023 1:47:23 PM