H.R. 461 · 118th Congress · House

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

Active· Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced
Jan 24, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. JAN 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jan 24, 2023

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