Healthcare providers would have to examine patients in person before giving them abortion drugs. They would also have to be present when the drug is used and schedule a follow-up visit within 14 days. Patients could not be prosecuted under this bill.
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Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 729: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects healthcare providers who prescribe, give out, or help provide abortion drugs. It also affects patients who use telehealth or mail-based services, because they could need more in-person visits. Clinics, telehealth companies, and pharmacies may need to change how they handle abortion drug services.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could make remote access to abortion drugs much harder. It would set one federal rule for in-person exams, provider presence, and follow-up care. The biggest effects would depend on how the rule is enforced and how it fits with state abortion laws.
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