Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB8603, aims to add a federal law that bans a specific type of abortion known as dismemberment abortion. The legislation, if passed, would update the United States Code to include this prohibition.
The bill would affect those who perform this type of abortion by making it a federal crime, potentially impacting healthcare providers and facilities that offer this procedure. It is also likely to influence state laws and regulations concerning abortion practices.
HB8603 was introduced on April 30, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. The committee will review the bill, hold hearings if necessary, and then decide whether to send it back to the House for further action. Currently, it is at the initial stage of being introduced and referred to the appropriate committee.
