H.R. 862 · 118th Congress
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Debbie Lesko
- Introduced
- 2023-02-07
- Latest action
- 2023-02-07 · Introduced in House
Summary
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023 This bill restricts the performance of dismemberment abortions. It defines the term dismemberment abortion.
Specifically, the bill prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides an exception for a dismemberment abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or condition.
The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a physician who performs a prohibited dismemberment abortion.
It also authorizes civil remedies for a woman or parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion.
A woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.