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This bill establishes a right for individuals to obtain and use contraception, defining "contraception" broadly to include methods and devices aimed at preventing pregnancy, and "contraceptive" as any legally marketed drug, device, or biological product for this purpose, including common items like birth control pills, IUDs, condoms, and emergency contraception. It also grants healthcare providers the right to offer these contraceptives and related information. The bill explicitly prohibits the state, its political subdivisions (like counties and municipalities), and local governmental authorities from enacting or enforcing any laws or regulations that would restrict access to or the use of FDA-approved contraceptives. To challenge any such restrictions, a party must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the restriction significantly advances the safety of contraceptives and that no less restrictive alternative exists. The bill empowers the Attorney General to take legal action against violators and allows individuals or entities, including healthcare providers and patients, to sue those who infringe upon these rights, with courts authorized to grant injunctions and other equitable relief.

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