Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 12, 2022)
Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022
This bill prohibits anyone from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state reproductive health care. (Reproductive health care is defined as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services related to pregnancy, the termination of a pregnancy, contraception services, and other reproductive care.)
Specifically, the bill prohibits anyone from restricting, discriminating against, or otherwise disadvantaging anyone who receives, provides, or assists with out-of-state reproductive health care that is legal in the state in which it is provided.
The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The bill specifically waives any applicable governmental immunity and preempts any contravening state laws.
What just happenedJul 12, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 12, 2022
- Jul 12, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 12, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate