HR 459 United States House · 118th Congress

SAFER Health Act of 2023

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 24, 2023 Last action Feb 3, 2023
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Feb 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Jan 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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