SHIELD Act
The SHIELD Act would prohibit local school districts that receive federal education funds from allowing organizations that provide abortions to distribute information about those services to students on school grounds or through the district's virtual platforms. This ban specifically covers sharing or reposting such materials on social media on behalf of outside abortion providers. The bill defines "abortion-related service" as any medical, surgical, or support care directly related to terminating a pregnancy.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2026
Committee Review
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Introduced Aug 27, 2026
Last action Aug 27, 2026
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Aug 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
lower
Aug 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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