An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for Commonwealth interference prohibited.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to protect access to contraception and fertility treatments. It prohibits the Commonwealth from interfering with the use of medically appropriate methods of contraception or fertility treatment, including procedures like in vitro fertilization and gamete donation. The bill clarifies definitions related to fertility treatment to ensure broader coverage. It also establishes a 60-day effective date for the changes.
Key provisions
- Prohibits Commonwealth interference with contraception and fertility treatments.
- Defines ‘fertility treatment’ to include oocyte and sperm preservation, artificial insemination, assisted reproductive technology, genetic testing, medication, and gamete donation.
- Protects the manner in which medically appropriate methods of contraception and fertility treatment are provided.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking contraception
- Individuals seeking fertility treatments
- Healthcare providers offering contraception and fertility treatments
- The Commonwealth government
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of ‘fertility treatment’ to include a wider range of procedures and technologies.
- Explicitly prohibits Commonwealth interference with these treatments and methods.
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- Pn 3528 Html
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Danielle Friel Otten
Joseph Hohenstein
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