HR8603Referred to Committee
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-04-30
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-04-30
Bill Summary
The proposal would make it a federal crime to perform a specific abortion procedure involving dismemberment of fetal tissue, with exceptions for cases where the pregnant person's life is in danger. Doctors who violate the ban could face criminal penalties, and the measure would apply across all states. The bill affects pregnant women seeking abortions and medical providers who perform them.
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