Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 729

119th Congress

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Representative

Democratic

DC

Cosponsors

17

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Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill restricts telehealth for medication abortions by requiring providers to physically examine patients, be present during the procedure, and schedule follow-up visits. Violations carry criminal penalties of fines and up to two years imprisonment. The bill includes an exception when the procedure is necessary to save the life of a mother endangered by a physical condition. Patients cannot be prosecuted under this law.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorEleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Introduced1/24/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025

This bill restricts telehealth for medication abortions by requiring providers to physically examine patients, be present during the procedure, and schedule follow-up visits. Violations carry criminal penalties of fines and up to two years imprisonment. The bi

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This bill restricts telehealth for medication abortions by requiring providers to physically examine patients, be present during the procedure, and schedule follow-up visits. Violations carry criminal penalties of fines and up to two years imprisonment. The bill includes an exception when the procedure is necessary to save the life of a mother endangered by a physical condition. Patients cannot be prosecuted under this law.

Bill Number: 729
Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Introduced: 1/24/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Title: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025
Bill Number: 729
Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 1/24/2025
Summary: This bill restricts telehealth for medication abortions by requiring providers to physically examine patients, be present during the procedure, and schedule follow-up visits. Violations carry criminal penalties of fines and up to two years imprisonment. The bill includes an exception when the proced

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill restricts telehealth for medication abortions by requiring providers to physically examine patients, be present during the procedure, and schedule follow-up visits. Violations carry criminal penalties of fines and up to two years imprisonment. The bill includes an exception when the procedure is necessary to save the life of a mother endangered by a physical condition. Patients cannot be prosecuted under this law.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions).Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit for the patient. The bill provides an exception for a chemical abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, injury, or condition.The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a provider who does not comply with the requirements.A patient who undergoes a chemical abortion may not be prosecuted.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires in-person physical examination before medication abortion
Mandates provider physical presence during the procedure
Requires scheduling of follow-up visits
Establishes criminal penalties: fines and/or up to 2 years imprisonment
Exempts patients from prosecution
Provides exception for life-threatening conditions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would significantly impact abortion access by eliminating telehealth options for medication abortions. Healthcare providers would face new criminal liability and in-person requirements. Patients in rural or underserved areas would need to travel for care. The bill reflects ongoing debates about reproductive healthcare regulation and the role of telehealth in medical practice.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Abortion

Civil actions and liability

Health personnel

Health technology, devices, supplies

Medical ethics

Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

729, 119th Congress (2025). "Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-729

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