S1579
An Act to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1579, aims to increase access to abortion care, particularly for individuals under the age of 16. It seeks to remove barriers that may currently prevent young people from obtaining this healthcare service. The legislation is currently being reviewed by the committee on The Judiciary after being discharged from the Public Health committee. Similar bills have been proposed in the past to address access to reproductive healthcare.
Key provisions
- Focuses on expanding abortion access for individuals under 16.
- Aims to eliminate barriers to abortion care.
- Currently under review by the committee on The Judiciary.
Who is affected
- Individuals under the age of 16
- Patients seeking abortion care
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- The bill was discharged to the committee on The Judiciary for further consideration.
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Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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Bill S.1579 194th (Current)
An Act to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of Liz Miranda and Manny Cruz for legislation to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access for patients under the age of 16. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Liz Miranda
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1579
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 12/8/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 3/5/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2984 |
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