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Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3252| Senate 
| Updated: 2/4/2020
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (10)
Mike Braun (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020 This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions). Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit. The bill provides an exception for a chemical abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, injury, or condition. The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a provider who does not comply with the requirements. A patient who undergoes a chemical abortion may not be prosecuted.
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Timeline
Dec 18, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4935
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 4, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 18, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4935
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • February 4, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4935: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methods

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3252| Senate 
| Updated: 2/4/2020
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2020 This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions). Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit. The bill provides an exception for a chemical abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, injury, or condition. The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a provider who does not comply with the requirements. A patient who undergoes a chemical abortion may not be prosecuted.
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Timeline
Dec 18, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4935
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 4, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 18, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4935
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • February 4, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (10)
Mike Braun (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4935: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methods