Right to Contraception Act

6/18/2024, 8:16 PM
Motion to table the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Bill 118 s 4381, also known as the Right to Contraception Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that individuals have access to contraception without facing any unnecessary barriers or restrictions.

If passed, the Right to Contraception Act would require all health insurance plans to cover contraception without any out-of-pocket costs for the individual. This means that individuals would not have to pay for their birth control pills, patches, or other forms of contraception, making it more affordable and accessible for all.

Additionally, the bill would prohibit any health care provider or employer from discriminating against individuals based on their decision to use contraception. This would help protect individuals from being denied access to contraception or facing any negative consequences for using it. Overall, the Right to Contraception Act aims to ensure that individuals have the right to make their own decisions about their reproductive health without facing any unnecessary obstacles. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to promote access to contraception for all individuals in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4381

Introduced on
2024-05-21

# Amendments
1

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/22/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Motion to table the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Bill 118 s 4381, also known as the Right to Contraception Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that individuals have access to contraception without facing any unnecessary barriers or restrictions.

If passed, the Right to Contraception Act would require all health insurance plans to cover contraception without any out-of-pocket costs for the individual. This means that individuals would not have to pay for their birth control pills, patches, or other forms of contraception, making it more affordable and accessible for all.

Additionally, the bill would prohibit any health care provider or employer from discriminating against individuals based on their decision to use contraception. This would help protect individuals from being denied access to contraception or facing any negative consequences for using it. Overall, the Right to Contraception Act aims to ensure that individuals have the right to make their own decisions about their reproductive health without facing any unnecessary obstacles. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to promote access to contraception for all individuals in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

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Latest Action6/5/2024
Motion to table the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.