HR 4935 · 116th Congress 2019–2021, ended

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019

Introduced Oct 30, 2019 Originated House Sponsor Ron Wright R-TX

Fact sheet

Latest action · Dec 18, 2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Progress

Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.

IntroducedOct 30, 2019
Passed HouseNot reached
Passed SenateNot reached
To the PresidentNot reached
Became lawNot reached

Summary

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019

This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions).

Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit. The bill provides an exception for a chemical abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, injury, or condition.

The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a provider who does not comply with the requirements.

A patient who undergoes a chemical abortion may not be prosecuted.

Cosponsors 23

Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Oct 30, 2019 to Dec 18, 2019, with 12 there on the day it was introduced.

Seat	Cosponsor		Signed on
R-MD	Andy Harris	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-OH	Bob Gibbs	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-CO	Doug Lamborn	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-NE	Jeff Fortenberry	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-IN	Jim Banks	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-GA	Jody B. Hice	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-FL	John H. Rutherford	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-PA	John Joyce	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-NC	Mark Meadows	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-PA	Mike Kelly	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-TX	Randy K. Weber, Sr.	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-AL	Robert B. Aderholt	Original	Oct 30, 2019
R-MO	Blaine Luetkemeyer		Nov 8, 2019
R-MO	Jason Smith		Nov 8, 2019
R-SC	Ralph Norman		Nov 8, 2019

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Actions 4

Everything that happened, newest first.

Dec 18, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov 20, 2019Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9064)
Oct 30, 2019Introduced in House
Oct 30, 2019Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Related bills 1

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

Bill	Title	Relationship	Latest action
S 3252	Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020	Related bill	Feb 4, 2020

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.

Text 1

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Oct 30, 2019Introduced in House

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