Bill Detail

H.R. 2251

Congress: 119

Title

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

Summary

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome 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.

Sponsor

Rep. Ron Estes [R-KS-4]

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Status as of Jun 19, 9:10 AM · synced 10d ago

Introduced

2025-03-21

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