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Access to Birth Control Act: Pharmacies Must Ensure Timely Provision

This new act aims to ensure that pharmacies in the U.S. must provide approved contraception without delay. Citizens will be assured of receiving necessary medications, even if a pharmacy doesn't have them in stock – in which case, ordering or referral to another pharmacy will be offered. The act seeks to eliminate barriers to contraception access, including refusals to dispense.
Key points
Pharmacies must immediately provide in-stock contraception and related medications.
If out of stock, pharmacies must offer to order the medication or refer the customer to another pharmacy that has it.
Pharmacy employees are prohibited from intimidating, misleading, or refusing to return valid prescriptions for contraception.
The act imposes civil penalties for violations and allows individuals to file lawsuits for damages.
The law does not require pharmacies that do not ordinarily stock contraception to do so, nor does it prohibit refusal for lack of a valid prescription, inability to pay, or professional clinical judgment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4084
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Process start date: 2025-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Access to Birth Control Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4084.

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 2025-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Pharmacies must immediately provide in-stock contraception and related medications.
  • If out of stock, pharmacies must offer to order the medication or refer the customer to another pharmacy that has it.
  • Pharmacy employees are prohibited from intimidating, misleading, or refusing to return valid prescriptions for contraception.
  • The act imposes civil penalties for violations and allows individuals to file lawsuits for damages.
  • The law does not require pharmacies that do not ordinarily stock contraception to do so, nor does it prohibit refusal for lack of a valid prescription, inability to pay, or professional clinical judgment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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