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HR 7983

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a chemical abortion without the physical presence of a healthcare provider

In Committeehealthcare

Progress

Timeline

  • Mar 18Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

**Bill Summary: HR 7983** **What it does:** This bill would change federal criminal law to require a healthcare provider to be physically present when administering chemical abortions (medication-based abortions using pills like mifepristone). **Who it affects:** - Women seeking medication abortions - Healthcare providers who prescribe abortion medications - Telemedicine providers who currently offer remote consultations for medication abortions **What would change:** Currently, some states allow doctors to prescribe abortion medications through telemedicine consultations without being in the same room as the patient. This bill would make it a federal crime to provide chemical abortion medications without the doctor being physically present with the patient during administration. **Current status:** The bill is in congressional committee and has not been voted on by the full House. *Note: This summary explains the bill's provisions without taking a position on its merits.*

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