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Introduced
05/21/2024
05/21/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To protect an individual’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 an individual's ability to access and use contraceptives, as well as a healthcare provider's ability to provide contraceptives and related information. It defines key terms like "contraception" and "contraceptive," and establishes that individuals have a statutory right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, free from coercion. The bill prohibits the government from limiting or infringing on these rights, with an exception if the limitation significantly advances access to contraceptives. It also preempts any conflicting federal or state laws, except for provisions related to health insurance coverage. The bill provides for enforcement through civil actions by the Attorney General or private parties, and allows for equitable relief and attorney's fees. Overall, the bill aims to ensure comprehensive access to contraception and contraceptive services across the United States.
Sponsors (51)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Laphonza Butler (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
John Fetterman (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
George Helmy (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Motion to table the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4381/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4381/BILLS-118s4381pcs.pdf |
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