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Prohibiting Disinformation in Abortion Service Advertising

This act aims to protect citizens from misleading advertisements regarding abortion services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be empowered to penalize organizations that intentionally disseminate false information to discourage abortions, thereby ensuring access to reliable healthcare information.
Key points
The FTC will establish rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services.
Organizations violating these rules may face penalties of up to $100,000 or 50% of their annual revenue.
The act seeks to ensure citizens have access to honest and timely information about reproductive healthcare.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8210
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2022-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAD Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8210.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The FTC will establish rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services.
  • Organizations violating these rules may face penalties of up to $100,000 or 50% of their annual revenue.
  • The act seeks to ensure citizens have access to honest and timely information about reproductive healthcare.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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