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Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-626| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2021
Ron Wright

Ron Wright

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (23)
Yvette Herrell (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4935
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4935
    Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5136: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methods

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-626| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2021
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4935
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4935
    Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Ron Wright

Ron Wright

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (23)
Yvette Herrell (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5136: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methods