Ending Chemical Abortions Act of 2023
This bill would criminalize the prescription, dispensing, distribution, or sale of chemical abortion drugs (mifepristone and misoprostol) for abortion purposes under federal law, with penalties up to 25 years in prison. It directly affects healthcare providers, pharmacists, and patients who use these drugs for abortion. Key exceptions include contraceptive use before pregnancy confirmation, treatment of miscarriage, and life-threatening pregnancy conditions certified by a physician. The bill defines "abortion" as intentionally ending a pregnancy with intent other than live birth or treating specific medical conditions, and explicitly prohibits prosecuting women who receive chemical abortions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 28, 2023
Last action Sep 28, 2023
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Sep 28, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Sep 28, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
Co
Andrew S. Clyde
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Ben Cline
RRepublican
Co
Dan Crenshaw
RRepublican
Co
Debbie Lesko
RRepublican
Co
Diana Harshbarger
RRepublican
Co
Doug LaMalfa
RRepublican
Co
Elijah Crane
RRepublican
Co
Eric Burlison
RRepublican
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