Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7177
Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-01-21Topic: criminal justiceSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceProtecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026 This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Turner 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.
Sponsors
- Randy Feenstra Republican sponsor
- 6 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-01-21 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-01-21 | Introduced in House | introduce |