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Ultrasounds Save Lives Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 797 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
13
Latest action
Jan 28, 2025

What it does

The Ultrasounds Save Lives Act of 2025 would require abortion providers to perform an ultrasound and share the results with the woman seeking an abortion at least 24 hours before the procedure, and to obtain a signed informed consent form detailing gestational age, medical risks, and fetal development characteristics. The bill applies to abortion providers acting in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, with exceptions only for medical emergencies where compliance would pose a greater risk of death or substantial irreversible physical impairment to the woman. Violations could result in civil penalties ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 per violation, enforced by the Attorney General,…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 28, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 28, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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