Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 682

119th Congress

Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

Representative

Democratic

FL-9

Cosponsors

40

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill makes it a federal crime for physicians to perform abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable, typically around six weeks of pregnancy. Exceptions exist for life-threatening emergencies and pregnancies from rape or incest. Women cannot be prosecuted.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorDarren Soto (D-FL)

Introduced1/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025

This bill makes it a federal crime for physicians to perform abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable, typically around six weeks of pregnancy. Exceptions exist for life-threatening emergencies and pregnancies from rape or incest. Women cannot be prosecu

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This bill makes it a federal crime for physicians to perform abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable, typically around six weeks of pregnancy. Exceptions exist for life-threatening emergencies and pregnancies from rape or incest. Women cannot be prosecuted.

Bill Number: 682
Sponsor: Darren Soto (D-FL)
Introduced: 1/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Title: Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025
Bill Number: 682
Sponsor: Darren Soto (D-FL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 1/23/2025
Summary: This bill makes it a federal crime for physicians to perform abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable, typically around six weeks of pregnancy. Exceptions exist for life-threatening emergencies and pregnancies from rape or incest. Women cannot be prosecuted.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill makes it a federal crime for physicians to perform abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable, typically around six weeks of pregnancy. Exceptions exist for life-threatening emergencies and pregnancies from rape or incest. Women cannot be prosecuted.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025This bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion (1) without determining whether the unborn child has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that an unborn child has a detectable heartbeat.A physician who performs a prohibited abortion is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.The bill provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition. It also provides exceptions for certain pregnancies that are the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements.A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Criminalizes abortion after detectable heartbeat
Requires heartbeat detection before procedure
Physicians face up to 5 years in prison for violations
Exceptions for life of mother, rape, and incest
Women cannot be prosecuted under this bill

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Most abortions would be banned after approximately six weeks of pregnancy when cardiac activity can be detected. Physicians performing prohibited abortions face federal criminal penalties. This would be among the most restrictive abortion laws if enacted.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Abortion

Criminal procedure and sentencing

Health personnel

Women's health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

682, 119th Congress (2025). "Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-682

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