HB 1418 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

The Right to Contraception Act; create.

HB 1418 establishes contraception as a fundamental right in Mississippi, guaranteeing individuals the legal right to access contraceptives and healthcare providers the right to offer them. The bill prohibits state or local restrictions that single out contraception services, require clear and convincing evidence for any limitations, and updates pharmacy law to allow pharmacists to provide hormonal contraceptives under collaborative agreements. It creates civil remedies for violations, enabling affected individuals or providers to sue those enforcing restrictive policies. The law directly impacts patients seeking reproductive care, healthcare providers, and facilities offering contraception, while explicitly preserving existing insurance coverage rules.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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