Provides for dispensing emergency contraception under certain conditions; defines emergency contraception.
This bill, known as the "unintended pregnancy prevention act," amends the education and insurance laws to ensure coverage and access to emergency contraception. It mandates that insurance policies covering contraception must also cover emergency contraception, whether provided through a prescription or not. It allows registered professional nurses, licensed pharmacists, and licensed midwives to administer or dispense emergency contraception under specific conditions. The bill also includes provisions for patient education and information dissemination.
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