Bill · S. 422· Senate(119-S-422)

Right to Contraception Act

Age: 80 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 2/5/2025
Last activity: 2/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by: Edward Markey
Cosponsors: - 40 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Right to Contraception Act" establishes a statutory right for individuals to access and use contraceptives without coercion. It also grants health care providers the right to provide contraceptives, information, and related services. This Act aims to prevent any government or state law from restricting the sale, provision, or use of these services. It seeks to protect an individual's ability to make decisions regarding their medical care and family life. Finally, the bill includes enforcement mechanisms to challenge laws that infringe upon these rights.

Yes· 3 of 18

Would women be better off under this?+8
The bill protects a fundamental right to reproductive health and decision-making central to women's well-being.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The act establishes a statutory right to access and obtain contraceptives and related information.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+7
The act protects the ability of individuals to make decisions about their reproductive health and family life.