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H.R. 729 · 119th Congress

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025

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Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. — 01/24/2025

What This Bill Does

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.

Summary as of 01/24/2025, via Congress.gov / Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor
Mark Harris ↗
R · North Carolina
Introduced
01/24/2025
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors
18
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