S. 589: SAD Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-13):
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.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Mark R. Warner | D VA 2025-07-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 589 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 589?
S. 589 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: SAD Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 589 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).