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Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-83| Senate 
| Updated: 1/28/2021
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (7)
Mike Braun (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics. Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise. A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted. The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3226
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-381
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3226
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-381
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-381: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021
AbortionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingLicensing and registrations

Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-83| Senate 
| Updated: 1/28/2021
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics. Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise. A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted. The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3226
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-381
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3226
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-381
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (7)
Mike Braun (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-381: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingLicensing and registrations