HR 2251 · Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2025
- Latest action
- Mar 21, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Ron Estes [R-KS-4]
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Cosponsors
- 14
Summary
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.
Recent actions
- Mar 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Mar 21, 2025 Introduced in House
- Mar 21, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.