Second Chance at Life Act of 2025
This federal bill requires abortion providers to inform patients about potential reversal of mifepristone-based chemical abortions (the two-drug process) at least 24 hours before the procedure. After the first drug is dispensed, providers must give written instructions stating that reversal may be possible if the second pill hasn't been taken. Facilities must post visible signs about reversal options, and the government must maintain a website with reversal resources. Violations allow affected patients or family members to sue for damages.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 18, 2025
Last action Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sep 18, 2025
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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August Pfluger
RRepublican
Co
Barry Loudermilk
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Brad Finstad
RRepublican
Co
Craig A. Goldman
RRepublican
Co
Dan Crenshaw
RRepublican
Co
David Kustoff
RRepublican
Co
Doug LaMalfa
RRepublican
Co
John J. McGuire III
RRepublican
Co
John R. Moolenaar
RRepublican
Co
John W. Rose
RRepublican
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