Life at Conception Act

# Life at Conception Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Life at Conception Act would declare that the Constitution protects the right to life beginning at the moment of fertilization (when a sperm and egg join). This would establish a federal legal position that life begins at conception rather than at later stages of pregnancy. The bill includes a provision stating that pregnant women themselves cannot be prosecuted under this law for losing a pregnancy. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact abortion policy nationwide by potentially restricting abortion access at all stages of pregnancy.

It would also affect medical practices related to fertility treatments, miscarriage management, and research involving embryos. The bill explicitly protects women from criminal prosecution, though it could affect medical providers and others involved in abortion services. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As a Republican-sponsored bill in a Republican-controlled House, it has a pathway forward, though passage would require support from both chambers and the signature of the President to become law.