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Mandatory Abortion Data Reporting for Improved Public Health Policy.

New regulations aim to improve abortion data collection in the U.S. by making it mandatory for states. This is intended to help create better health programs and public policy analysis, affecting the availability and quality of family planning services.
Key points
States must mandatorily submit abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to receive full Medicaid payments for family planning services.
The CDC will create a standardized data collection system, including maternal age, gestational age, race, ethnicity, abortion method, marital status, pregnancy history, and residence.
Reporting on whether a child survived an abortion attempt will also be required.
The CDC will publish annual reports of the collected data, aiming to increase transparency and information availability.
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Print number: 117_S_3500
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2022-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3500.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must mandatorily submit abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to receive full Medicaid payments for family planning services.
  • The CDC will create a standardized data collection system, including maternal age, gestational age, race, ethnicity, abortion method, marital status, pregnancy history, and residence.
  • Reporting on whether a child survived an abortion attempt will also be required.
  • The CDC will publish annual reports of the collected data, aiming to increase transparency and information availability.
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 Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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