Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025

Sponsored byRep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]NC· Introduced 24 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

24 January 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 2 May 2025

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025

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 for the patient. 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.

Timeline

3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
24 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
24 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
24 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

18 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]NC

Cosponsors

Republican18100%

Republican:Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]OH
Republican:Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]SC
Republican:Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]KS
Republican:Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]NC
Republican:Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]AZ
Republican:Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]NC
Republican:Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]AL
Republican:Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]TX
Republican:Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Republican:Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]TX
Republican:Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]FL
Republican:Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]GA
Republican:Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]MO
Republican:Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]OH
Republican:Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]TX
Republican:Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]WY
Republican:Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]IL
Republican:Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]AL

Classification

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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AbortionCivil actions and liabilityHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methods

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