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Easier Access to Abortion Medication: Ending State Restrictions

This act aims to remove state barriers to accessing abortion medications like mifepristone and misoprostol. It means states cannot ban shipping these drugs across state lines, require in-person dispensing by a healthcare provider, or restrict their prescription via telehealth. The goal is to increase the availability of these medications for citizens nationwide.
Key points
Abortion medications can be shipped across state lines without prohibition.
No requirement for in-person dispensing of these medications by a healthcare practitioner.
Prescribing abortion medications via telehealth will be allowed.
The government will report on ways to further expand access to abortion medication.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8976
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-19]
Process start date: 2022-09-22