H.R.8603

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026

Introduced·4/30/26

The Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 prohibits dismemberment abortions and outlines penalties and civil remedies.

The Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 amends title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit dismemberment abortions. It defines a dismemberment abortion as the intentional dismemberment of an unborn child to cause its death or the intentional termination of a pregnancy with the purpose of dismembering the unborn child. The act exempts dismemberment abortions necessary to save the life of a mother. It allows parents of minors to seek civil relief for violations and outlines damages and attorney's fees.

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History

Apr 30

House

Introduced in House

Apr 30

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.