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Ban on Chemical Abortions: New Regulations and Penalties

This bill aims to prohibit the prescribing, dispensing, distributing, or selling of drugs used for chemical abortions. Individuals violating this ban could face significant fines or long prison sentences. The bill includes exceptions for treating miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, and life-threatening conditions for the woman.
Key points
Introduction of a ban on chemical abortions in the United States.
Penalties up to 25 years in prison or fines for prescribing, dispensing, distributing, or selling abortion drugs.
Women undergoing chemical abortions will not be criminally prosecuted.
Exceptions include treatment for miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, and life-threatening conditions for the woman.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5806
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Process start date: 2023-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ending Chemical Abortions Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5806.

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 2023-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of a ban on chemical abortions in the United States.
  • Penalties up to 25 years in prison or fines for prescribing, dispensing, distributing, or selling abortion drugs.
  • Women undergoing chemical abortions will not be criminally prosecuted.
  • Exceptions include treatment for miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, and life-threatening conditions for the woman.
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. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5].

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 2025-12-25.

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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