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Protecting Access to Abortion and Women's Health Services.

This Act aims to ensure that every person in the United States has the right to decide whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and protects the ability of healthcare providers to offer abortion services. It seeks to remove barriers that hinder access to these services, such as unnecessary tests or facility restrictions, thereby making it easier for citizens to access healthcare and make personal decisions.
Key points
Establishes a federal right to abortion, regardless of where one lives.
Eliminates state laws that impede abortion access, such as requirements for multiple visits or unjustified facility restrictions.
Would protect healthcare providers from penalties for offering abortion services in line with the new provisions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1975
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-06-08