What does Preamble of Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions. The bill's stated purpose is to prohibit dismemberment abortions and includes 'other purposes'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026.

What does DISMEMBERMENT ABORTION BAN. of Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Chapter 74 of title 18, United States Code, by inserting a new section 1532, establishing a dismemberment abortion ban. It prohibits physicians from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion and thereby killing an unborn child, subject to an exception when necessary to save the life of the mother. The bill states that it does not limit abortions performed for any reason other than dismemberment abortion. It allows for civil actions by a woman or the parent of a minor who has undergone a dismemberment abortion in violation of the law, with potential for monetary and punitive damages. The bill provides immunity from prosecution for a woman upon whom a dismemberment abortion is performed. The definition of 'dismemberment abortion' includes knowingly dismembering an unborn child and extracting it, but excludes certain suction procedures and removal of a deceased unborn child. The bill amends chapter headings and the table of sections to reflect the changes related to abortions.

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Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Kat Cammack (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a federal ban on dismemberment abortions, defined as knowingly dismembering an unborn child during an abortion procedure, except when necessary to save the mother's life.
The bill allows for civil lawsuits against physicians who perform dismemberment abortions, enabling women or the parents of minor patients to seek monetary and punitive damages.
This legislation provides immunity from prosecution for women who undergo a dismemberment abortion and clarifies that it does not restrict abortions performed for other reasons.

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