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Protecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare Services and Providers.

This act aims to protect access to reproductive healthcare services and those who provide or assist in obtaining them. It introduces penalties for states and officials who attempt to restrict these services and allows affected individuals to seek damages. This ensures citizens free access to healthcare in this area.
Key points
States restricting access to reproductive healthcare services may lose 50% of federal public safety grant funding.
State and local officials are prohibited from hindering or retaliating against individuals providing or accessing reproductive healthcare services, or those assisting them.
Individuals harmed by such violations can seek damages, including for economic losses and emotional distress, as well as punitive damages.
Using a deadly weapon or inflicting bodily injury while violating these provisions carries a fine or up to 20 years imprisonment.
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Print number: 117_HR_8838
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2022-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SHIELD Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8838.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States restricting access to reproductive healthcare services may lose 50% of federal public safety grant funding.
  • State and local officials are prohibited from hindering or retaliating against individuals providing or accessing reproductive healthcare services, or those assisting them.
  • Individuals harmed by such violations can seek damages, including for economic losses and emotional distress, as well as punitive damages.
  • Using a deadly weapon or inflicting bodily injury while violating these provisions carries a fine or up to 20 years imprisonment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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