HR 4442 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Equal Right to Life Act

Introduced 2019-09-20· Sponsored by Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.(2019-10-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Equal Right to Life Act This bill prohibits prenatal genetic testing and abortions based on possible sexual orientation. Specifically, the bill establishes new criminal offenses and related penalties for a physician who (1) performs a prenatal genetic test to identify the likely sexual orientation of the child, or (2) performs an abortion as a result of a prenatal genetic test for sexual orientation. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.…

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