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Mandatory Abortion Data Reporting for States to Maintain Family Planning Funding.

This law mandates that states collect and submit detailed abortion data to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). States failing to comply risk losing federal Medicaid funding designated for family planning services. The goal is to ensure complete and accurate statistics for public health and policy analysis.
Key points
States must report mandatory details about every abortion to the CDC, including maternal age, procedure type, marital status, and whether the child survived the procedure.
Failure to submit this data on time may result in the temporary withholding of federal Medicaid payments for family planning services.
The CDC must establish a standardized data collection system and publish annual statistical reports based on the collected information.
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Print number: 118_S_15
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_15.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must report mandatory details about every abortion to the CDC, including maternal age, procedure type, marital status, and whether the child survived the procedure.
  • Failure to submit this data on time may result in the temporary withholding of federal Medicaid payments for family planning services.
  • The CDC must establish a standardized data collection system and publish annual statistical reports based on the collected information.
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. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

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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