An Act to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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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Sponsors
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11 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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