Life at Conception Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 14
- Latest action
- Jan 15, 2026
What it does
The Life at Conception Act of 2026 seeks to extend constitutional equal protection under the 14th Amendment to all human beings from the moment of fertilization or cloning, declaring that the right to life applies to both born and preborn persons. It applies nationwide, including to states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. The bill explicitly states it does not require prosecuting women for pregnancy loss, ban in vitro fertilization, or prohibit birth control or other fertilization prevention methods.
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.