To prohibit the use or declaration of a public health emergency with respect to abortion, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Hern of Oklahoma (for himself, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Feenstra, …
Summary
What This Bill Does:
This bill, called the Protecting Life from Chemical Abortions Act, has two main goals. First, it stops the Secretary of Health and Human Services from using or declaring any public health emergency related to abortion. Second, it reinstates a rule that abortion drugs must be dispensed only in clinics, medical offices, and hospitals by certified healthcare providers.
Who Benefits and How:
- Pro-life advocates: They benefit as this bill aligns with their views on limiting access to abortion.
- Some healthcare providers: Those who prefer not to provide abortion services won't have to worry about potential public health emergencies related to abortion.
Who Bears the Burden and How:
- Women seeking abortions: They may face more restrictions, as abortion drugs can only be dispensed in specific settings by certified providers.
- Healthcare providers offering abortion services: They must comply with the reinstated rule or risk enforcement action.
- Taxpayers: While not directly specified, there could be indirect costs if enforcement actions increase.
Key Provisions:
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services cannot use or declare a public health emergency related to abortion.
- Abortion drugs can only be dispensed in clinics, medical offices, and hospitals by certified healthcare providers (in-person dispensing requirement).
- The Secretary cannot reduce protections for abortion drugs until all states submit detailed abortion data to the CDC.
- The bill defines "abortion" and "abortion drug," and specifies who a "certified health care provider" is.
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
This bill aims to prohibit the use or declaration of a public health emergency with respect to abortion and reinstate certain restrictions on abortion drugs.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Health and Human Services
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
An individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive.
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