Sen. Cortez Masto Introduces the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act to Protect Out-of-State Abortion Access
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. There is no companion bill currently linked to this legislation.
The bill has many Democratic sponsors but will likely face a filibuster in the Senate and lacks the Republican support needed to become law.
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The broad definition of reproductive health care could extend protections to LGBTQ+ individuals seeking fertility treatments, surrogacy-related services, or other reproductive care across state lines. While the bill focuses primarily on pregnancy-related care, its inclusive language may offer some indirect protections for reproductive services used by LGBTQ+ families.
“medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services and care related to pregnancy, including the prevention or termination of a pregnancy, and other reproductive care”
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Introduced in Senate
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Reintroduced ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs decision, this legislation would block states from limiting travel for abortion services. It allows the U.S. Attorney General and affected individuals to file lawsuits against those who interfere with the right to travel.
The bill, S. 4701, aims to safeguard the constitutional right to travel across state lines for medical services legal in the destination state. It specifically shields doctors in states like Nevada from being prosecuted by other states for treating out-of-state patients.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026
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