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This bill, known as the "Tennessee Contraceptive Freedom Act," establishes comprehensive protections and guidelines for contraceptive access in Tennessee. It defines contraception as actions taken to prevent pregnancy, including various methods and devices approved by the FDA, and explicitly distinguishes contraception from abortion. The bill affirms that every individual has a fundamental right to make reproductive healthcare decisions, including the choice to use or refuse contraceptives. Healthcare providers are required to either provide contraceptives and related information to consenting patients or refer them to providers who can. Starting July 1, 2025, health insurance carriers and public health agencies must ensure affordable access to a wide range of contraceptive methods without discrimination based on sex, race, age, gender, income, marital status, or citizenship. The law prohibits the state and its political subdivisions from enacting regulations that would restrict the sale, provision, or use of FDA-approved contraceptives, and it provides legal protections for individuals and entities seeking to access or provide contraceptive services. Importantly, the bill emphasizes that all contraceptive services must be provided with the patient's voluntary and informed consent and must not be coerced or involuntary.

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