A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2023.
- Last Action
- 7/27/2023
Actions
- 2023-02-09Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2023-02-09Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-02-09 (00)
Secure Access for Essential Reproductive Health Act of 2023 or the SAFER Health Act of 2023
This bill prohibits health care providers and insurance plans from disclosing in a legal proceeding an individual's personal health information related to an abortion or pregnancy without the individual's valid authorization.
The prohibition applies to federal, state, local, and tribal proceedings, including civil, criminal, administrative, and legislative proceedings. The bill provides limited exceptions such as if the information is necessary to investigate physical harm to the individual.
Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must conduct an outreach campaign to inform covered entities and the public about the prohibition.
Cosponsors (14)
- Michael Bennet (D-CO)
- Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
- Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
- Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
- Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
- Patty Murray (D-WA)
- Cory Booker (D-NJ)
- John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
- Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
- Peter Welch (D-VT)
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
Subjects
- Abortion
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Computers and information technology
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Federal preemption
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Right of privacy
- Sex and reproductive health
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.