Bill · H.R. 729· House(119-HR-729)
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/24/2025
- Last activity
- 1/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Harris
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025 aims to prohibit chemical abortions unless a healthcare provider is physically present. Under this bill, healthcare providers are prohibited from providing chemical abortions without a physical examination of the patient and without being physically present at the location of the procedure. Additionally, the provider must schedule a follow-up visit within 14 days to assess the patient's physical condition. Violations of these rules can result in fines of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both. The law includes exceptions for cases necessary to save the life of a mother and for the treatment of ectopic pregnancies.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this make abortion easier to get?-7
The bill restricts access to chemical abortions by requiring physical presence, in-person examinations, and mandatory follow-up visits.
Would women be better off under this?-6
The bill imposes new medical requirements and restrictions on the methods women can use to terminate pregnancies.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?-5
The bill creates new regulatory and criminal burdens specifically targeting procedures used for pregnancy termination.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Medical Assessment: The bill requires a healthcare provider to physically examine the patient (Section 2(a)(1)), which ensures a physical check-up occurs before the chemical abortion.
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Health Monitoring: A mandatory follow-up visit must be scheduled within 14 days to assess the patient's physical condition (Section 2(a)(3)), providing a mechanism for medical oversight after the drug is used.
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Life-Saving Exceptions: The law provides an exception for chemical abortions necessary to save the life of a mother due to physical disorders, illnesses, or injuries (Section 2(a)).
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Ectopic Pregnancy Care: The bill ensures that the provisions have no impact on the treatment of a verified ectopic pregnancy (Section 2(d)).
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Patient Legal Protection: Patients who undergo an abortion cannot be prosecuted under this section or for conspiracy to violate it (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Criminal Penalties for Providers: Healthcare providers who fail to meet the physical presence, examination, or follow-up requirements face fines of up to $1,000 and/or up to 2 years in prison (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women-6Good For Low Income Households-4
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access-7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights-3
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Andrew ClydeRepublican · Georgia
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Richard HudsonRepublican · North Carolina
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Robert LattaRepublican · Ohio
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas