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Increased Penalties for Stalking to Obstruct Healthcare Access.

New legislation increases prison sentences for individuals who stalk others to obtain their health information or prevent their healthcare decisions. This aims to protect medical privacy and freedom of choice in health matters, including access to abortion.
Key points
Increased prison sentence up to 3 years for stalking related to health information or medical decisions.
Provisions aim to protect access to healthcare and abortion decisions from third-party interference.
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Additional Information
Preventing Vigilante Stalking that Stops Women’s Access to Healthcare and Abortion Rights Act of 2022
Print number: HR 55
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Increased Penalties for Stalking to Obstruct Healthcare Access.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 55.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased prison sentence up to 3 years for stalking related to health information or medical decisions.
  • Provisions aim to protect access to healthcare and abortion decisions from third-party interference.

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. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 55

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