HR. 682In Committee
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025
Criminalize physicians performing abortions without a fetal heartbeat check and notice to the pregnant woman, or after detecting a heartbeat, with limited exceptions
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Criminalize physicians performing abortions without a fetal heartbeat check and notice to the pregnant woman, or after detecting a heartbeat, with limited exceptions
Key points
- Establish criminal penalties for physicians
- Require fetal heartbeat determination
- Require informing woman of results
- Prohibit abortion
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-23 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAbortionCrime and Law EnforcementCriminal procedure and sentencingHealth personnelWomen's health