119th Congress
H.R. 729
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Mark Harris(R-NC)
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2025
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (18)
Original cosponsors (9)
- Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA)
- Brandon Gill (R-TX)
- Daniel Webster (R-FL)
- Harriet M. Hageman (R-WY)
- Mary E. Miller (R-IL)
- Michael Cloud (R-TX)
- Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL)
- Robert F. Onder, Jr. (R-MO)
- Warren Davidson (R-OH)
Added later (9)
- Barry Moore (R-AL) · Jan 28, 2025
- Keith Self (R-TX) · Jan 28, 2025
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX) · Jan 28, 2025
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ) · Feb 6, 2025
- Pat Harrigan (R-NC) · Feb 6, 2025
- Richard Hudson (R-NC) · Feb 6, 2025
- Tracey Mann (R-KS) · Feb 6, 2025
- Sheri Biggs (R-SC) · Apr 9, 2025
- Robert E. Latta (R-OH) · Mar 25, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025
This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions).
Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit for the patient. The bill provides an exception for a chemical abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, injury, or condition.
The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a provider who does not comply with the requirements.
A patient who undergoes a chemical abortion may not be prosecuted.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 24, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in House