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Prohibiting Misleading Advertising for Abortion Services

This act aims to protect citizens from false information regarding abortion services. It prohibits advertising that misleads about the scope of services or the availability of licensed medical personnel. This ensures individuals seeking healthcare receive accurate and truthful information.
Key points
Prohibits advertising abortion services in a way that falsely suggests offering contraception, abortion, or referrals for these services.
Prohibits false claims about employing or providing access to licensed medical personnel.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce these rules, imposing civil penalties up to $100,000 or 50% of the entity's revenues.
The FTC can initiate civil actions to prevent violations, impose penalties, and obtain damages for affected consumers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2736
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2023-04-20
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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 118_HR_2736.

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 2023-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits advertising abortion services in a way that falsely suggests offering contraception, abortion, or referrals for these services.
  • Prohibits false claims about employing or providing access to licensed medical personnel.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce these rules, imposing civil penalties up to $100,000 or 50% of the entity's revenues.
  • The FTC can initiate civil actions to prevent violations, impose penalties, and obtain damages for affected consumers.
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. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

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 2025-12-25.

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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