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Protecting Healthcare Access: Opposing Penalties for Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

This resolution expresses opposition to penalizing individuals for seeking essential healthcare, including abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care. It aims to ensure people can make autonomous decisions about their health without fear of legal repercussions, impacting their rights and personal security.
Key points
Condemns the punishment of individuals for pregnancy outcomes or for seeking healthcare like abortion and gender-affirming care.
Affirms the right to access high-quality healthcare without fear of reprisal.
Supports healthcare providers' ethical obligations to protect patient privacy and provide necessary care.
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Print number: 118_HRES_561
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Process start date: 2023-06-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_561.

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 2023-06-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Condemns the punishment of individuals for pregnancy outcomes or for seeking healthcare like abortion and gender-affirming care.
  • Affirms the right to access high-quality healthcare without fear of reprisal.
  • Supports healthcare providers' ethical obligations to protect patient privacy and provide necessary care.
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. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

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

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