Right to Contraception Act

Key Points

• This bill would create a federal law protecting the right of any person to buy and use birth control. It also protects the right of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists to provide contraceptives and information about them without fear of being punished by the government.
• The law would cover all types of birth control, including pills, emergency contraception, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and sterilization procedures. It also ensures people can get information about how to use these methods to prevent pregnancy or manage other health conditions.
• If passed, this law would override any state or local rules that try to limit access to birth control. It specifically states that it would take priority over other laws, including those based on religious objections, to ensure that personal beliefs do not stop a patient from getting medical care.
• The bill allows the U.S. Attorney General or private citizens to sue states or government officials who try to block access to contraception. This means if a state passes a law banning certain types of birth control, it could be challenged and overturned in court.
• Supporters of the bill say it is necessary because some states have already tried to restrict access to public funding for birth control or have passed laws allowing providers to refuse service based on their own personal beliefs.