H.R. 4903 · 116th Congress
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ron Estes
- Introduced
- 2019-10-29
- Latest action
- 2019-12-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome.
It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.
A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.