Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome.
HB7177, also known as the Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026, aims to change federal law by making it illegal to discriminate against unborn children with Turner syndrome during abortions. This bill seeks to ensure that unborn children with this genetic condition are not selectively aborted solely because of their condition. If passed, it would impact healthcare providers and facilities by imposing new legal standards regarding the treatment of unborn children with Turner syndrome.
The bill was introduced on January 21, 2026, and is currently in its early stages of the legislative process. It has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, where it will be reviewed and possibly marked up before moving forward. The bill's sponsors include Representatives Randy Feenstra, Paul Gosar, Andy Harris, Mike Bost, Dan Newhouse, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Mary Miller, all of whom are Republicans. The committee's review will determine the bill's next steps, including potential hearings and votes.
No significant actions have occurred since the bill's introduction and referral to the committee. The committee will examine the bill's implications and decide whether to advance it to the full House for consideration. This process could lead to further legislative action or amendments based on the committee's findings and recommendations.
