Right to Contraception Act; sets out statutory protections for an individual's right. (HB1999)

Introduced By

Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church) with support from co-patron Del. Elizabeth Guzman (D-Dale City)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Right to Contraception Act. Sets out statutory protections for an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. The bill prohibits measures that single out and impede access to contraceptives, contraception, or contraception-related information. However, a party may defend against a claim that a measure violates the bill's prohibitions by demonstrating through clear and convincing evidence that the measure significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception and cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. The Office of the Attorney General, individuals, or health care providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce the provisions of the bill, and localities are not immune from suits for violations. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2023Committee
01/10/2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23100152D
01/10/2023Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/26/2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1999)
01/28/2023Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
01/30/2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
02/01/2023Referred from Courts of Justice
02/01/2023Referred to Committee on Commerce and Energy
02/07/2023Left in Commerce and Energy