Kat Cammack (R-FL)
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 17 Republican cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit dismemberment abortions. It establishes criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment for up to two years, for physicians who knowingly perform such procedures and kill an unborn child. The act includes exceptions for procedures necessary to save the life of a mother due to physical disorders, illnesses, or injuries. It also provides for civil remedies, allowing women or parents of minors to seek damages for violations. Furthermore, the bill defines "dismemberment abortion" and "unborn child" to establish the scope of these prohibitions.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill provides legal protections for unborn children by criminalizing specific abortion methods.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -7
Does this make abortion easier to get?
The bill prohibits specific abortion methods, which restricts the options available for terminating a pregnancy.
- Scored -6
Would women be better off under this?
The bill restricts certain reproductive healthcare options and exposes physicians to legal risks.
- Scored -5
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
The bill imposes restrictions on reproductive healthcare procedures that disproportionately affect women.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection for women in life-threatening situations: The bill provides an exception for abortions necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury (Section 2(a)).
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Civil relief for women: A woman upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of this section may take civil action to obtain appropriate relief, including money damages for physical and psychological injuries (Section 2(c)(1)-(3)).
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Civil relief for parents: A parent of a minor upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of this section may seek appropriate relief through a civil action, provided the pregnancy did not result from the parent's criminal conduct (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Legal protections for women: The bill ensures that a woman upon whom a dismemberment abortion is performed cannot be prosecuted under this section or for conspiracy related to this section (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Criminal penalties for physicians: Physicians who perform a dismemberment abortion that kills an unborn child may face fines or imprisonment for up to two years (Section 2(a)).
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Financial risks for defendants: In civil actions, if a defendant prevails and the court finds the suit was frivolous, the defendant can be awarded reasonable attorney's fees (Section 2(c)(5)).
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Legal burdens for physicians: Physicians may be subject to civil actions seeking money damages, statutory damages, and punitive damages (Section 2(c)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make abortion easier to get? — The bill prohibits specific abortion methods, which restricts the options available for terminating a pregnancy.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill imposes restrictions on reproductive healthcare procedures that disproportionately affect women.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill provides legal protections for unborn children by criminalizing specific abortion methods. Would women be better off under this? — The bill restricts certain reproductive healthcare options and exposes physicians to legal risks. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The potential for civil litigation and legal costs may create additional burdens for those with limited resources.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill creates new criminal and civil liabilities for physicians performing specific medical procedures.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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