Bill > S4223

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. Key provisions include: 1) Requiring pharmacies to provide contraceptives or related medication that are in stock, without delay, when requested by a customer; 2) Requiring pharmacies to inform customers if a requested contraceptive or related medication is not in stock and provide options to obtain it, such as a referral or transfer to another pharmacy; 3) Prohibiting pharmacies from intimidating, threatening, or harassing customers, or interfering with the delivery of contraceptive services; and 4) Establishing civil penalties for pharmacies that violate these requirements, as well as a private right of action for aggrieved individuals. The bill aims to address reported incidents of pharmacists refusing to fill prescriptions for contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives, and provide greater access to contraceptive care.