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Increased Penalties for Attacks on Pregnancy Centers and Places of Worship.

This new law increases penalties for attacks on facilities offering pregnancy support and places of religious worship. This means that individuals committing such acts will face stricter legal consequences, aiming to enhance the safety of these locations and the people who use them.
Key points
Increased prison sentences up to 3 years for first offenses involving attacks on pregnancy support centers or places of worship, if not solely non-violent obstructions.
Raised civil penalties to $20,000 per violation for conduct involving these facilities.
Introduction of a minimum 7-year prison sentence for destruction of buildings, vehicles, or property belonging to pregnancy support centers or places of worship.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1771
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2023-03-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1771.

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 2023-03-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased prison sentences up to 3 years for first offenses involving attacks on pregnancy support centers or places of worship, if not solely non-violent obstructions.
  • Raised civil penalties to $20,000 per violation for conduct involving these facilities.
  • Introduction of a minimum 7-year prison sentence for destruction of buildings, vehicles, or property belonging to pregnancy support centers or places of worship.
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. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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