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Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 6:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4504

Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022

This bill prohibits anyone from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state reproductive health care. (Reproductive health care is defined as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services related to pregnancy, the termination of a pregnancy, contraception services, and other reproductive care.)

Specifically, the bill prohibits anyone from restricting, discriminating against, or otherwise disadvantaging anyone who receives, provides, or assists with out-of-state reproductive health care that is legal in the state in which it is provided.

The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The bill specifically waives any applicable governmental immunity and preempts any contravening state laws.

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Current Status of Bill S 4504

Bill S 4504 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2022. Bill S 4504 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 12, 2022.  Bill S 4504's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 12, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4504

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
40
Democrat Cosponsors
39
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4504

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4504

Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022
Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022
A bill to protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights.