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Heartbeat Protection Act: New Abortion Rules

This act prohibits abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable, with specific exceptions. Doctors must check for a heartbeat and inform the mother of the results. Violations can lead to fines or imprisonment for the physician, but not for the mother.
Key points
Abortion is prohibited if a fetal heartbeat is detectable, except when necessary to save the mother's life.
Exceptions include pregnancies resulting from rape (with documented counseling or medical treatment) and incest involving minors (with reported incidents).
Physicians must determine if a fetal heartbeat is detectable and inform the mother of the results before performing an abortion.
Violations can result in penalties for physicians, but the mother is not subject to prosecution.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_175
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Heartbeat Protection Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_175.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Abortion is prohibited if a fetal heartbeat is detectable, except when necessary to save the mother's life.
  • Exceptions include pregnancies resulting from rape (with documented counseling or medical treatment) and incest involving minors (with reported incidents).
  • Physicians must determine if a fetal heartbeat is detectable and inform the mother of the results before performing an abortion.
  • Violations can result in penalties for physicians, but the mother is not subject to prosecution.
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. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H271-272)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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