Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-07-02T18:57:29Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4701 Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/2/2026, 6:57 PM

Summary of Bill S 4701

The bill titled "A bill to protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as Senate Bill 4701 on June 8, 2026. The summary or key provisions of the bill were not provided in the context object. For further details, refer to the official PDF version of the bill using the provided PDF URL.

Congressional Summary of S 4701

Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026

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 and care related to pregnancy, including the prevention or termination of a pregnancy, 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 4701

Bill S 4701 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2026. Bill S 4701 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2026. Bill S 4701's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 8, 2026