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Protecting the Right to Travel for Legal Reproductive Health Care.

This bill establishes federal protection for the right of individuals to travel across state lines to receive or provide reproductive health care services that are legal in the destination state. It explicitly prohibits states from imposing penalties, sanctions, or discrimination against travelers, those who assist them, or health care providers offering legal services to non-residents. This ensures citizens maintain access to legal medical services regardless of their home state's laws.
Key points
Guarantees the right to travel between states specifically to access legal reproductive health care.
Prohibits states from punishing individuals who travel or those who assist them in seeking legal care in another state.
Protects health care providers from sanctions for offering legal reproductive services to individuals who do not reside in that state.
State laws attempting to restrict this travel right are overridden by federal law (preemption).
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2053
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-06-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2053.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Guarantees the right to travel between states specifically to access legal reproductive health care.
  • Prohibits states from punishing individuals who travel or those who assist them in seeking legal care in another state.
  • Protects health care providers from sanctions for offering legal reproductive services to individuals who do not reside in that state.
  • State laws attempting to restrict this travel right are overridden by federal law (preemption).
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 2025-12-26.

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