S 1297 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

This bill prohibits states from restricting or interfering with lawful reproductive health care services (including abortion, contraception, and related care) provided by health care providers like doctors, nurses, and pharmacists in states where such services are legal. It creates federal enforcement mechanisms, allowing the Attorney General, providers, or affected individuals to sue states or officials enforcing violating laws and seek court orders to stop such restrictions. The bill also blocks federal funding for states pursuing legal actions against providers offering lawful reproductive care and allocates $40 million for legal defense grants to providers and $40 million for security grants to protect facilities and patients. It explicitly prevents health insurance companies from denying coverage or suing providers solely for offering lawful reproductive services.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 26, 2023 Last action Apr 26, 2023