Right to Contraception Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4612 Right to Contraception Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 6:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4612

Right to Contraception Act

This bill sets out statutory protections for an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraception and related information. Contraception refers to an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives (i.e., a device or medication used to prevent pregnancy), fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures.

Generally, the bill prohibits measures that single out and impede access to contraception and related information. However, a party may defend against a claim that a measure violates the bill's prohibitions by demonstrating, through clear and convincing evidence, that the measure significantly advances the safety of contraception and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means. The bill also specifies that the prohibition preempts inconsistent state and local laws and applies in spite of other federal laws, including the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993.

The Department of Justice, individuals, or health care providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations.

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Current Status of Bill S 4612

Bill S 4612 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2022. Bill S 4612 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2022. Bill S 4612's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 26, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4612

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4612

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Health

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Civil actions and liabilityFamily planning and birth controlFederal preemptionHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelSex and reproductive healthWomen's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4612

Right to Contraception ActRight to Contraception ActA bill to protect a person'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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