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US HB7177

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randy Feenstra

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits performing an abortion when the provider knows the woman is seeking one based on a test result, prenatal diagnosis, or any belief that the unborn child has Turner syndrome (a chromosomal disorder involving a missing or partially missing X chromosome)

  • Requires abortion providers to ask pregnant women if they are aware of any evidence the unborn child may have Turner syndrome, and if so, inform them of the prohibition before performing the procedure

  • Criminalizes violations with penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and fines; also prohibits using force to coerce such abortions, soliciting funds for them, or transporting women across state lines for this purpose

  • Creates civil remedies allowing the woman, the father (unless pregnancy resulted from his criminal conduct), maternal grandparents of unemancipated minors, or the Attorney General to sue for damages and injunctive relief; explicitly bars prosecution of the pregnant woman herself

  • Mandates that medical and mental health professionals report known or suspected violations to law enforcement, with failure to report punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment

Legislative Description

Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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