The Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2023 would make it a federal crime to perform or attempt an abortion based on a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of Turner syndrome, a chromosomal disorder. The bill prohibits doctors from performing such abortions and requires them to inform pregnant women of these restrictions, with violations punishable by up to five years in prison and fines. The legislation allows women, fathers, and maternal grandparents to bring civil lawsuits for damages and establishes a mandatory reporting requirement for medical professionals to notify law enforcement of suspected violations, with penalties of up to one year in prison for those who fail to report. The bill also requires courts to expedite cases brought under this law and mandates privacy protections for women involved in legal proceedings. No federal funding timelines or specific appropriations are included in the legislation.
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