Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
Summary
H.R. 461, the Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act, would make it a federal crime for a doctor to perform an abortion if they know the procedure is being sought because the unborn child has Down syndrome. Under this bill, medical professionals who violate the law could face fines and up to five years in prison, while the pregnant woman involved would be exempt from any criminal or civil liability. Additionally, the bill allows certain family members or the woman herself to file civil lawsuits for damages against a provider who performs such a procedure.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 15, 2025
