Protecting Access to Abortion Services and Patient Rights in the US
This Act aims to establish a nationwide right to abortion before fetal viability and when necessary to protect the patient's life or health after viability. It seeks to standardize access to these services across the United States, regardless of residency, and protect the rights of patients and healthcare providers. The Act intends to remove barriers that hinder access to healthcare, including abortion, and protect the freedom to travel for these services.
Key points
Establishes a nationwide right to abortion prior to fetal viability.
Permits abortion after fetal viability if necessary to protect the patient's life or health.
Prohibits states from imposing unwarranted restrictions on abortion services that are not applied to other medically comparable procedures.
Protects the right of patients to travel across state lines for abortion services and the right to assist others in doing so.
Allows the Department of Justice and affected individuals to sue states or officials violating these rights.
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