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Easier Access to Medication Abortion: State Restrictions Preempted.

This bill aims to standardize regulations for medication abortion across the United States. It means states will not be able to impose their own restrictions, such as requiring in-person doctor visits or prohibiting telehealth for this purpose. The goal is to ensure equal access to this abortion method for all citizens, regardless of their location.
Key points
Standardized regulations: States will not be able to impose their own additional restrictions on medication abortion.
Telehealth availability: Prohibits restricting or banning the prescribing and dispensing of medication abortion via telehealth.
No in-person visit requirement: States will not be able to require an in-person visit to a healthcare practitioner for medication abortion.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2573
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
Process start date: 2023-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To express the Sense of Congress with respect to Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2573.

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 2023-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Standardized regulations: States will not be able to impose their own additional restrictions on medication abortion.
  • Telehealth availability: Prohibits restricting or banning the prescribing and dispensing of medication abortion via telehealth.
  • No in-person visit requirement: States will not be able to require an in-person visit to a healthcare practitioner for medication abortion.
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. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18].

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.

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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