Contraception; definitions, establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement.
Passed on 4/8/26
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From the Legislature
Contraception; right to contraception; applicability; enforcement. Establishes a right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, as such terms are defined in the bill. The bill clarifies that none of its provisions shall be construed to permit or sanction the performance of any sterilization procedure without a patient's voluntary and informed consent. The bill creates a cause of action that may be instituted against anyone who infringes on such right. This bill is identical to SB 596.
Sponsors
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus
Roll Call Votes
24 Yea
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Feb 19
8:30 AM
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