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Right to Contraception Act
3/6/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4121
The bill states that all individuals have the right to access and use contraception, regardless of their age, gender, income, or insurance coverage. It also prohibits any health care provider or insurance company from denying coverage or access to contraception based on personal beliefs or religious reasons.
Additionally, the bill requires all health insurance plans to cover contraception without any out-of-pocket costs for the individual. This includes all FDA-approved contraceptive methods, such as birth control pills, patches, and intrauterine devices. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to increase education and awareness about contraception, particularly in underserved communities where access to reproductive health care may be limited. Overall, the Right to Contraception Act aims to ensure that individuals have the freedom to make their own reproductive health choices without facing any unnecessary obstacles. It seeks to promote access to contraception as a fundamental right for all individuals in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 4121
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.
