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A bill to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception, medication related to contraception, and for other purposes.
5/2/2024, 6:11 AM
Summary of Bill S 4223
Bill 118 s 4223, also known as the "Pharmacy Access and Availability Act," aims to establish specific responsibilities for pharmacies in order to guarantee the availability of FDA-approved contraception and related medications. The bill outlines that pharmacies must ensure that these medications are readily accessible to individuals seeking them, without any unnecessary delays or obstacles.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of pharmacies providing accurate and unbiased information to customers regarding contraception and related medications. This includes informing individuals about the various options available to them, as well as any potential side effects or risks associated with the medications.
Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 4223 is to ensure that individuals have easy access to FDA-approved contraception and related medications, and that pharmacies play a key role in facilitating this access. The bill does not appear to have any partisan leanings and focuses solely on promoting access to essential healthcare services.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of pharmacies providing accurate and unbiased information to customers regarding contraception and related medications. This includes informing individuals about the various options available to them, as well as any potential side effects or risks associated with the medications.
Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 4223 is to ensure that individuals have easy access to FDA-approved contraception and related medications, and that pharmacies play a key role in facilitating this access. The bill does not appear to have any partisan leanings and focuses solely on promoting access to essential healthcare services.
Current Status of Bill S 4223
Bill S 4223 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 1, 2024. Bill S 4223 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 1, 2024. Bill S 4223's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4223
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
44Democrat Cosponsors
44Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4223
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4223
A bill to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception, medication related to contraception, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception, medication related to contraception, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4223
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