Protecting Access to Abortion Services and Patient Rights in the US
This Act aims to ensure the right to decide whether to continue or end a pregnancy and to protect abortion service providers. This means citizens will have guaranteed access to these services without many restrictions that could hinder their obtainment, such as unnecessary visits or facility requirements. The Act seeks to standardize federal regulations, which may impact the availability and cost of services across different states.
Key points
Guarantees a patient's right to receive abortion services and a provider's right to offer them, eliminating many state-level restrictions.
Prohibits requirements for unnecessary tests, visits, providing medically inaccurate information, or telemedicine restrictions, unless generally applicable to comparable medical procedures.
Ensures the ability to obtain an abortion before fetal viability and after, if the pregnancy poses a risk to the pregnant patient's life or health.
Establishes federal standards that supersede state law, with exceptions for laws regulating physical access to clinics, insurance coverage, and certain criminal procedures.
Allows the Attorney General and adversely affected individuals (patients, providers) to initiate civil actions for violations of the Act.
VOTING RESULTS
2022-05-11
51%
For
49
Against
51
Abstain
0
Failed
Citizen Poll