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Freedom to Decide Act: Supporting Access to Medication Abortion

This act aims to affirm the right to make personal health care decisions, including access to medication abortion. It clarifies that existing federal laws do not prohibit the mailing of abortion medication, which is intended to provide citizens with broader access to these services, especially through telehealth.
Key points
Affirms the right to make personal health care decisions about one's body and life.
Supports access to medication abortion, deeming it essential for protecting citizens' rights.
Clarifies that mailing abortion medication does not violate federal law, facilitating access.
Promotes the use of telehealth for reproductive health services, increasing accessibility.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HCONRES_33
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2023-04-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom to Decide Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HCONRES_33.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Affirms the right to make personal health care decisions about one's body and life.
  • Supports access to medication abortion, deeming it essential for protecting citizens' rights.
  • Clarifies that mailing abortion medication does not violate federal law, facilitating access.
  • Promotes the use of telehealth for reproductive health services, increasing accessibility.
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 Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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