What does Preamble of Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish Federal penalties for the knowing and intentional administration of any abortion-inducing drug to a woman without her informed consent, if the abortion-inducing drug has been shipped or transported in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.' aims to establish federal penalties. The bill proposes amendments to Title 18 of the United States Code. The proposed penalties relate to the knowing and intentional administration of abortion-inducing drugs without informed consent. The bill specifies that the abortion-inducing drug must have been shipped or transported in interstate commerce for the penalties to apply.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act.

What does PROTECTING VICTIMS OF FORCED ABORTIONS. of Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act do?

This section amends Chapter 74 of Title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the non-consensual administration of abortion-inducing drugs. It establishes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment of up to 25 years, for administering such drugs without informed consent. Attempts or conspiracies to commit this offense are subject to the same penalties. If the non-consensual administration results in serious bodily injury or death, penalties increase, including an additional term of imprisonment. A woman who has been administered an abortion-inducing drug in violation of the law may bring a civil action to obtain relief, including monetary damages, statutory damages (up to three times the cost of injuries), and punitive damages. The bill defines key terms such as 'abortion,' 'abortion-inducing drug,' 'informed consent,' and 'unborn child.' It also amends chapter headings and the table of chapters to reflect the changes related to abortions.

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Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act

Last updated: 9/30/2025 · Introduced: 9/30/2025

Author: Jim Banks (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the non-consensual administration of abortion-inducing drugs shipped or transported in interstate commerce, establishing criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment.
Individuals who attempt or conspire to administer abortion-inducing drugs without informed consent face the same penalties as those who complete the act.
Women who experience non-consensual administration of abortion-inducing drugs under this law may pursue civil actions for monetary, statutory, and punitive damages.

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