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A bill to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2326| Senate 
| Updated: 1/19/2018
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2018 or PRENDA This bill imposes criminal penalties on anyone who knowingly or knowingly attempts to: (1) perform an abortion knowing that the abortion is sought based on the sex or gender of the child, (2) use force or the threat of force to coerce a sex-selection abortion, (3) solicit or accept funds for the performance of such an abortion, or (4) transport a woman into the United States or across a state line for the purpose of obtaining such an abortion. The bill authorizes civil actions by: (1) fathers, or maternal grandparents if the mother is an unemancipated minor, of unborn children who are the subject of a prohibited sex-selection abortion; or (2) women upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted with a knowing or attempted use of force or threat of force to coerce a sex-selection abortion. The bill also authorizes injunctive relief to prevent an abortion provider from performing or attempting further such abortions. Violations of this bill are deemed to be prohibited discrimination under title VI (Federally Assisted Programs) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Medical and mental health professionals must report known or suspected violations to law enforcement authorities. A woman having such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable. Courts must make such orders as necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. In the absence of such consent, any party, other than a public official, who brings an action must use a pseudonym.
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Timeline
Jan 19, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4660
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • January 19, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 19, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 22, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4660
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4660: To prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelRight of privacySex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

A bill to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2326| Senate 
| Updated: 1/19/2018
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2018 or PRENDA This bill imposes criminal penalties on anyone who knowingly or knowingly attempts to: (1) perform an abortion knowing that the abortion is sought based on the sex or gender of the child, (2) use force or the threat of force to coerce a sex-selection abortion, (3) solicit or accept funds for the performance of such an abortion, or (4) transport a woman into the United States or across a state line for the purpose of obtaining such an abortion. The bill authorizes civil actions by: (1) fathers, or maternal grandparents if the mother is an unemancipated minor, of unborn children who are the subject of a prohibited sex-selection abortion; or (2) women upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted with a knowing or attempted use of force or threat of force to coerce a sex-selection abortion. The bill also authorizes injunctive relief to prevent an abortion provider from performing or attempting further such abortions. Violations of this bill are deemed to be prohibited discrimination under title VI (Federally Assisted Programs) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Medical and mental health professionals must report known or suspected violations to law enforcement authorities. A woman having such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable. Courts must make such orders as necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. In the absence of such consent, any party, other than a public official, who brings an action must use a pseudonym.
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Timeline
Jan 19, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4660
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • January 19, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 19, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 22, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4660
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4660: To prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelRight of privacySex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination