Bill > S1086

This bill, the Access to Birth Control Act, establishes certain duties for pharmacies to ensure the provision of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception and medication related to contraception. The key provisions require pharmacies to provide contraceptives or related medication that are in stock without delay, and to inform customers and assist them in obtaining these products if they are not in stock. The bill also prohibits pharmacies from operating in a manner that intimidates, threatens, or harasses customers, or that interferes with or misrepresents the availability of contraception. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms, such as civil penalties and a private right of action, and clarifies that it does not preempt state laws or professional obligations that provide greater protections for customers.