Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
- Last Action
- 4/28/2023
Actions
- 2023-04-28Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2023-04-26Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2023-04-26Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2023-04-26Introduced in House
- 2023-04-26Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-04-26 (00)
Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
This bill sets out protections for and establishes programs to support health care providers (and those who assist such providers) who offer reproductive health care services that are lawful in the state where the services are provided. Reproductive health care services refer to abortion services; contraceptive services; in vitro fertilization; or other reproductive care, education, and counseling that is provided (1) at a health care site or via telehealth, and (2) in a medically accurate manner.
The bill prohibits individuals, entities, and states from preventing, restricting, or otherwise interfering with the provision of lawful reproductive health care services by health care providers. The Department of Justice, individuals, or providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations.
Furthermore, states may not use federal funds to pursue legal cases or similar proceedings (e.g., adverse licensing proceedings) against health care providers, individuals, or entities that offer or assist with lawful reproductive health care services. Additionally, medical malpractice insurers may not deny coverage to or sue a health care provider because the provider offers or assists with lawful reproductive health care services.
The bill also funds grants to assist health care providers who offer or refer for abortion services and face legal issues relating to their provision of reproductive health care services with legal matters and improving security.
Cosponsors (8)
- Ami Bera (D-CA)
- Yadira Caraveo (D-CO)
- Raul Ruiz (D-CA)
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
- Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
- Daniel Goldman (D-NY)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- Joe Neguse (D-CO)
Subjects
- Abortion
- Civil actions and liability
- Computer security and identity theft
- Family planning and birth control
- Federal district courts
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Insurance industry and regulation
- Intergovernmental relations
- Jurisdiction and venue
- Legal fees and court costs
- Life, casualty, property insurance
- Sex and reproductive health
- State and local government operations
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.