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Women's Health Patient Navigator Act: Support for Abortion Access.

This act establishes a grant program to fund organizations that help women access abortion care by providing information, coordinating services, and assisting with travel and financial resources. Citizens seeking abortion services will benefit from unbiased, medically accurate support, making it easier to navigate complex healthcare systems. The law also protects these navigator entities from restrictions, ensuring they can operate even in states with abortion limitations.
Key points
Establishes a grant program to fund "women's health patient navigators" to assist patients seeking abortion care.
Navigators will help with travel coordination (transportation, childcare, lodging), identifying providers, understanding insurance, and legal restrictions.
The act protects entities providing these services from being prevented or restricted by individuals, entities, or states, even if services are provided in states where abortion is not lawful.
Ensures confidentiality of personally identifiable patient data obtained through the navigator programs.
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Print number: 117_S_5174
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2022-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Women's Health Patient Navigator Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5174.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a grant program to fund "women's health patient navigators" to assist patients seeking abortion care.
  • Navigators will help with travel coordination (transportation, childcare, lodging), identifying providers, understanding insurance, and legal restrictions.
  • The act protects entities providing these services from being prevented or restricted by individuals, entities, or states, even if services are provided in states where abortion is not lawful.
  • Ensures confidentiality of personally identifiable patient data obtained through the navigator programs.
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. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

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 2026-01-02.

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