H.R.9470

SAFER Health Act of 2026 Secure Access for Essential Reproductive Health Act of 2026

Introduced·6/25/26

Ensures privacy of pregnancy termination or loss information under HIPAA and HITECH Act.

The Secure Access for Essential Reproductive Health Act of 2026, also known as the SAFER Health Act of 2026, aims to protect the privacy of pregnancy termination or loss information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy regulations and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to revise regulations to prohibit the disclosure of such information in legal proceedings unless specific exceptions apply.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

Jun 25

House

Introduced in House

Jun 25

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.