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Introduced
07/19/2022
07/19/2022
In Committee
07/19/2022
07/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To protect a person’s ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.
AI Summary
This bill, the Right to Contraception Act, protects a person's ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception, as well as a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information. It defines key terms like "contraception" and "contraceptive," and establishes that the right to contraception is a fundamental right. The bill prohibits limitations or requirements that impede access to contraceptives, contraception, or contraception-related information, with limited exceptions. It supersedes and preempts conflicting state and federal laws, though it does not affect certain coverage requirements under federal health care programs. The bill provides for enforcement through civil actions by the Attorney General or private parties, with the possibility of equitable relief and attorney's fees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (32)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/19/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4557/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4557/BILLS-117s4557is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4557/BILLS-117s4557is.pdf.pdf |
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