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S.2745: Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 30, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 30, 2019
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 30, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Oct. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) |