OPENING THE RECORD
OPENING THE RECORD
H.R. 2251 · 119TH CONGRESS
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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome.
It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.
A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
Written by the Congressional Research Service for this version of the bill. Later versions may differ. Read at Congress.gov.