S 2745 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act

Introduced 2019-10-30· Sponsored by Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2019-10-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (18)

18 Republicans