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Protecting Healthcare Access: Opposing Criminalization of Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

The U.S. Senate expresses opposition to criminalizing individuals for accessing essential healthcare, including abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraception. It emphasizes that no one should be penalized for pregnancy outcomes or for providing these medical services. The aim is to ensure citizens can access healthcare without fear of legal repercussions.
Key points
Opposition to criminalizing abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care.
Condemnation of penalizing individuals for pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage or stillbirth.
Affirmation of the right to high-quality healthcare without fear of punishment.
Support for healthcare providers to offer essential medical services without legal repercussions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_664
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2022-06-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing opposition to the criminalization of essential healthcare, including the full range of sexual and reproductive healthcare such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_664.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Opposition to criminalizing abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care.
  • Condemnation of penalizing individuals for pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage or stillbirth.
  • Affirmation of the right to high-quality healthcare without fear of punishment.
  • Support for healthcare providers to offer essential medical services without legal repercussions.
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 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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