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Introduced
07/26/2022
07/26/2022
In Committee
07/26/2022
07/26/2022
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, seeks to protect 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. The bill defines key terms like "contraception" and "contraceptive," and establishes that the right to contraception is a fundamental right. It preempts state laws that prohibit or restrict the sale, provision, or use of contraceptives, and allows for enforcement through civil actions by the Attorney General or private individuals. The bill also aims to ensure that historically marginalized groups can access comprehensive reproductive health care, including contraception.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (26)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/26/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4612/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4612/BILLS-117s4612is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4612/BILLS-117s4612is.pdf.pdf |
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