H.R. 421 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2023
H.R. 421 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 20, 2023, sponsored by Bob Good with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 20, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2023 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 for the patient.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Good (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 20, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 20, 2023)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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