Plain Language Summary
# SAD Act Summary **What the bill does:** The Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act would make it illegal for organizations to deceive people about reproductive health services they offer. Specifically, it targets false claims about providing contraception, abortion services, abortion referrals, or having licensed medical staff. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would enforce the law, and violators could face civil penalties of up to $100,000 or 50% of their annual revenue, whichever is greater. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily targets reproductive health service providers and pregnancy-related organizations that may mislead consumers about their services.
It affects people seeking reproductive healthcare by aiming to ensure they receive accurate information about what services are actually available at a given facility. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by either chamber of Congress. No action has been taken since introduction.
CRS Official Summary
Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act or the SAD Act This bill prohibits deceptive advertising for reproductive health services.Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a person (i.e., individual, partnership, corporation, association, or organization) to deceptively advertise the reproductive health services they offer, including by misrepresenting that the person (1) offers or provides contraception or abortion services (or referrals for such contraception or abortion services), or (2) employs or offers access to licensed medical personnel.The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.In addition to any other penalty, violations are subject to a civil penalty that may not exceed the greater of $100,000 (adjusted annually for inflation) or 50% of the revenue earned during the preceding 12-month period by the ultimate parent entity of the person who violated the bill.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.