H.R. 78: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025
H.R. 78 status: Referred.
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialPregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025 This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics. Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patien...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for standardized safety protocols across providers.
Risks
- High compliance costs for clinics
- Likely clinic closures impacting local healthcare workforce and availability.
Society
Benefits
- Proponents argue these measures ensure immediate hospital access for emergencies.
Risks
- Reduces patient access to reproductive healthcare
- Criminalizes medical practice based on administrative rather than clinical outcomes.
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Analysis status
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Source used for this bill's analysis.
Constitutional concerns regarding 'undue burden' on reproductive rights as established in federal case law.
The analysis assumes full enforcement of clinic regulations which face historical legal challenges.
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