Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025
HR 729, the Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025, prohibits healthcare providers from administering chemical abortions (using drugs to terminate pregnancy) via telehealth or remote means without being physically present during the procedure. It requires providers to physically examine the patient, be present at the location of the abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit within 14 days. The bill directly affects healthcare providers offering telemedicine abortion services, imposing fines up to $1,000 or up to 2 years in prison for violations. Exceptions apply for life-threatening medical emergencies, and the law explicitly excludes treatment for verified ectopic pregnancies. This bill targets the remote provision of abortion drugs, making in-person provider presence mandatory for such procedures.
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Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Jan 24, 2025
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Jan 24, 2025
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Jan 24, 2025
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1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
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Mark Harris
RRepublican
Co
Andrew S. Clyde
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Brandon Gill
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Webster
RRepublican
Co
Harriet M. Hageman
RRepublican
Co
Keith Self
RRepublican
Co
Mary E. Miller
RRepublican
Co
Michael Cloud
RRepublican
Co
Pat Harrigan
RRepublican
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