US HB4660 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 48-0)
Status: Introduced on December 14 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 14 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2017 This bill imposes criminal penalties on anyone who knowingly or knowingly attempts to: (1) perform an abortion knowing that the abortion is sought based on the sex or gender of the child, (2) use force or the threat of force to coerce a sex-selection abortion, (3) solicit or accept funds for the performance of such an abortion, or (4) transport a woman into the United States or across a state line for the purpose of obtaining such an abortion. The bill authorizes civil actions by: (1) fathers, or maternal grandparents if the mother is an unemancipated minor, of unborn children who are the subject of a prohibited sex-selection abortion; or (2) women upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted with a knowing or attempted use of force or threat of force to coerce a sex-selection abortion. The bill also authorizes injunctive relief to prevent an abortion provider from performing or attempting further such abortions. Violations of this bill are deemed to be prohibited discrimination under title VI (Federally Assisted Programs) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Medical and mental health professionals must report known or suspected violations to law enforcement authorities. A woman having such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable. Courts must make such orders as necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. In the absence of such consent, any party, other than a public official, who brings an action must use a pseudonym.
Title
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2017
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
| 2017-12-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2017-12-14 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2326 (Related) 2018-01-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
HB147 (Related) 2017-01-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
HB147 (Related) 2017-01-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Subjects
Abortion
Civil actions and liability
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Right of privacy
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Civil actions and liability
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Right of privacy
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4660/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4660/BILLS-115hr4660ih.pdf |
