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Banning Deceptive Advertising for Abortion and Reproductive Health Services.

This law aims to protect citizens from misleading advertisements regarding reproductive health services, particularly abortion. It prohibits organizations from falsely claiming they offer abortion, contraception, or employ licensed medical staff, especially if their intent is to discourage abortion. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these rules, including imposing significant financial penalties on deceptive entities.
Key points
Prohibits deceptive advertising about reproductive health services, including false claims about offering abortion or contraception referrals.
Organizations must not falsely state they employ licensed medical personnel if they do not.
The FTC is granted authority to impose civil penalties up to $100,000 or 50% of revenues for violations of the disinformation ban.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1231
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
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_S_1231.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits deceptive advertising about reproductive health services, including false claims about offering abortion or contraception referrals.
  • Organizations must not falsely state they employ licensed medical personnel if they do not.
  • The FTC is granted authority to impose civil penalties up to $100,000 or 50% of revenues for violations of the disinformation ban.
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. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

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 2025-12-26.

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