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Enhanced Privacy for Abortion and Pregnancy Loss Information (SAFER Health Act)

This Act significantly strengthens the privacy protection of your medical data related to abortion, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or stillbirth. It prohibits the disclosure of this information in federal, state, or local legal proceedings (civil, criminal, or administrative) without your explicit authorization. The goal is to ensure sensitive reproductive health data remains confidential, overriding conflicting state laws unless those laws offer stronger protection.
Key points
Information concerning abortion, miscarriage, and other pregnancy losses cannot be disclosed in any legal proceedings (judicial, criminal, administrative) without your written consent.
The Act requires health IT developers to segregate this sensitive data to ensure its security and prevent unauthorized sharing.
These rules preempt state laws if the state law offers less privacy protection for this specific type of medical information.
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Print number: 118_S_323
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFER Health Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_323.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Information concerning abortion, miscarriage, and other pregnancy losses cannot be disclosed in any legal proceedings (judicial, criminal, administrative) without your written consent.
  • The Act requires health IT developers to segregate this sensitive data to ensure its security and prevent unauthorized sharing.
  • These rules preempt state laws if the state law offers less privacy protection for this specific type of medical information.
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. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

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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