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Protecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare and Supporting Providers.

This act aims to ensure that healthcare providers can offer reproductive health services, including abortion and contraception, without state interference. It also protects individuals assisting in accessing these services, even if the patient is from another state. Furthermore, it allocates funds for legal aid to providers and for enhancing security at medical facilities.
Key points
Prohibits individuals, entities, or states from preventing or restricting healthcare providers from offering lawful reproductive health services.
Allows individuals and entities affected by violations to take legal action against states or officials imposing restrictions.
Forbids the use of federal funds by states to pursue legal cases or disciplinary actions against those providing or assisting with lawful reproductive healthcare.
Establishes a $40 million fund for legal assistance to healthcare providers and another $40 million for security enhancements at facilities.
Prevents professional liability insurers from denying coverage or suing providers for offering lawful reproductive health services.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4723
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2022-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4723.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits individuals, entities, or states from preventing or restricting healthcare providers from offering lawful reproductive health services.
  • Allows individuals and entities affected by violations to take legal action against states or officials imposing restrictions.
  • Forbids the use of federal funds by states to pursue legal cases or disciplinary actions against those providing or assisting with lawful reproductive healthcare.
  • Establishes a $40 million fund for legal assistance to healthcare providers and another $40 million for security enhancements at facilities.
  • Prevents professional liability insurers from denying coverage or suing providers for offering lawful reproductive health services.
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. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

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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