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Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-862| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2023
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (25)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)George Santos (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023 This bill restricts the performance of dismemberment abortions. It defines the term dismemberment abortion . Specifically, the bill prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides an exception for a dismemberment abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or condition. The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a physician who performs a prohibited dismemberment abortion. It also authorizes civil remedies for a woman or parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion. A woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-558
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2021
Feb 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-558
    Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2021


  • February 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationLegal fees and court costsMedical ethics

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-862| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2023
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023 This bill restricts the performance of dismemberment abortions. It defines the term dismemberment abortion . Specifically, the bill prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides an exception for a dismemberment abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or condition. The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a physician who performs a prohibited dismemberment abortion. It also authorizes civil remedies for a woman or parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion. A woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-558
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2021
Feb 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-558
    Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2021


  • February 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (25)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)George Santos (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationLegal fees and court costsMedical ethics