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Ending Federal Restrictions on Mailing Abortion Medication and 'Indecent' Materials.

This bill seeks to eliminate historical federal statutes, known as the Comstock Act, that could be used to block the mailing or importation of abortion-related drugs and supplies. These changes ensure citizens maintain unrestricted access to these medical items via mail, as federal law will no longer classify them as illegal or "indecent" for transport purposes. Restrictions on genuinely obscene materials remain in place.
Key points
Removes federal language that could restrict the mailing of abortion-related drugs, equipment, or information.
Eliminates federal customs restrictions on importing materials previously classified as "immoral" or related to "unlawful abortion."
Ensures federal laws governing mail transport and interstate commerce apply only to genuinely obscene materials, not medical supplies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4619
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2024-06-20