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Equal Right to Life Act

USA116th CongressHR-4442| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2019
Sean P. Duffy

Sean P. Duffy

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Equal Right to Life Act This bill prohibits prenatal genetic testing and abortions based on possible sexual orientation. Specifically, the bill establishes new criminal offenses and related penalties for a physician who (1) performs a prenatal genetic test to identify the likely sexual orientation of the child, or (2) performs an abortion as a result of a prenatal genetic test for sexual orientation. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
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Timeline
Sep 20, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • September 20, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 20, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Crime and Law Enforcement

AbortionCriminal procedure and sentencingGeneticsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Equal Right to Life Act

USA116th CongressHR-4442| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2019
Equal Right to Life Act This bill prohibits prenatal genetic testing and abortions based on possible sexual orientation. Specifically, the bill establishes new criminal offenses and related penalties for a physician who (1) performs a prenatal genetic test to identify the likely sexual orientation of the child, or (2) performs an abortion as a result of a prenatal genetic test for sexual orientation. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
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Timeline
Sep 20, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • September 20, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 20, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Sean P. Duffy

Sean P. Duffy

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCriminal procedure and sentencingGeneticsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination