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H.R. 459

SAFER Health Act of 2023

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16](D-CA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

SAFER Health Act of 2023 — Informed