S 205 · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

Introduced 2025-01-23· Sponsored by Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]· 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.(2025-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (13)

13 Republicans