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- H.R.1382
H.R.1382: Informed Consent Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 25, 2021
Bill Summary
Informed Consent Act This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses related to the performance of abortions and sterilization procedures. First, the bill prohibits knowingly performing an abortion or sterilization procedure without obtaining informed consent. It provides exceptions, including for an abortion or sterilization procedure that is necessary to save a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |