This bill aims to protect unborn girls diagnosed with Turner syndrome by prohibiting abortions based on that diagnosis. It ensures that women are informed about their rights and the legal protections in place.
Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Turner syndrome. It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief. A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
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