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HR 459 118th Congress House Health Abortion Administrative law and regulatory procedures Computers and information technology Department of Health and Human Services Federal preemption Health care costs and insurance Health information and medical records Health personnel Right of privacy Sex and reproductive health

SAFER Health Act of 2023

Introduced: January 24, 2023 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Secure Access for Essential Reproductive Health Act of 2023 or the SAFER Health Act of 2023

This bill prohibits health care providers and insurance plans from disclosing in a legal proceeding an individual's personal health information related to an abortion or pregnancy without the individual's valid authorization.

The prohibition applies to federal, state, local, and tribal proceedings, including civil, criminal, administrative, and legislative proceedings. The bill provides limited exceptions such as if the information is necessary to investigate physical harm to the individual.

Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must conduct an outreach campaign to inform covered entities and the public about the prohibition.

What's happening now February 3, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2