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Heartbeat Protection Act: New Abortion Rules

This new law prohibits abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable. Doctors must check for a heartbeat before the procedure and inform the patient of the results. Exceptions exist for cases like saving the mother's life, rape, or incest, but these require specific documentation.
Key points
Prohibits abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable, with exceptions for the mother's life.
Requires doctors to check for a fetal heartbeat and inform the patient before an abortion.
Exceptions for rape or incest victims, provided there is documented reporting or treatment.
Physicians violating the law face fines or up to 5 years imprisonment.
Mothers undergoing an abortion will not be prosecuted under this act.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_682
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_682.

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 2025-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable, with exceptions for the mother's life.
  • Requires doctors to check for a fetal heartbeat and inform the patient before an abortion.
  • Exceptions for rape or incest victims, provided there is documented reporting or treatment.
  • Physicians violating the law face fines or up to 5 years imprisonment.
  • Mothers undergoing an abortion will not be prosecuted under this act.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16].

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 2025-12-23.

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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