Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB106

Introduced
1/9/23  

Caption

Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2023 This bill prohibits a tax deduction for medical expenses paid for an abortion.

Impact

The impact of HB 106 on state laws revolves largely around the financial implications for individuals seeking abortions. By disallowing deductions for abortion expenses, the bill could create a heavier financial burden for those who require such procedures. This change may influence reproductive health decisions, particularly among lower-income individuals who may rely on tax deductions to offset the costs of medical care. The bill exemplifies the ongoing debates surrounding abortion access and funding in the United States.

Summary

House Bill 106, titled the 'Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2023', proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that explicitly states amounts paid for an abortion shall not be included for the purposes of medical expense deductions. This legislation signifies a legislative move to reclassify abortion-related expenses, positioning them outside the realm of deductible medical costs. If enacted, the bill will apply to taxable years beginning after the law's enactment.

Contention

Notably, the proposal has sparked considerable controversy and debate. Supporters argue that it helps to reaffirm the belief that abortive procedures do not constitute healthcare, which aligns with their ideological stance on reproductive rights. Conversely, opponents view the bill as an infringement on personal medical decisions, arguing that it further stigmatizes abortion and makes it less accessible for women. This divisive viewpoint reflects broader societal debates over reproductive rights and healthcare.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB73

Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025This bill excludes amounts paid for an abortion from the itemized tax deduction for qualified medical and dental expenses. Under current law, individuals who itemize their tax deductions may deduct qualified medical and dental expenses to the extent that such expenses exceed 7.5% of the individual’s adjusted gross income for the tax year. Further, under current law, the calculation of the itemized tax deduction for medical and dental expenses may include amounts paid for a legal abortion. 

US SB253

Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025This bill excludes amounts paid for an abortion from the itemized tax deduction for qualified medical and dental expenses, subject to exceptions. Under current law, individuals who itemize their tax deductions may deduct qualified medical and dental expenses to the extent that such expenses exceed 7.5% of the individual’s adjusted gross income for the tax year. Further, under current law, the calculation of the itemized tax deduction for medical and dental expenses may include amounts paid for a legal abortion.Under the bill, amounts paid for an abortion may not be claimed as part of the itemized deduction for medical and dental expenses. However, under the bill, amounts paid for an abortion may be included in the itemized deduction for medical and dental expenses if (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) a woman is suffering from a physical disorder, injury, or illness (including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself) that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death if an abortion were not performed.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.