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S. 1297 118th Congress Senate

Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

Official title: A bill to ensure the right to provide reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 26, 2023 Introduced by: Patty Murray Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 26, 2023
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 Latest action April 26, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

This bill sets out protections for and establishes programs to support health care providers (and those who assist such providers) who offer reproductive health care services that are lawful in the state where the services are provided. Reproductive health care services refer to abortion services; contraceptive services; in vitro fertilization; or other reproductive care, education, and counseling that is provided (1) at a health care site or via telehealth, and (2) in a medically accurate manner.

The bill prohibits individuals, entities, and states from preventing, restricting, or otherwise interfering with the provision of lawful reproductive health care services by health care providers. The Department of Justice, individuals, or providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations.

Furthermore, states may not use federal funds to pursue legal cases or similar proceedings (e.g., adverse licensing proceedings) against health care providers, individuals, or entities that offer or assist with lawful reproductive health care services. Additionally, medical malpractice insurers may not deny coverage to or sue a health care provider solely because the provider offers or assists with lawful reproductive health care services.

The bill also funds grants to assist health care providers who offer or refer for abortion services and face legal issues relating to their provision of reproductive health care services with legal matters and improving security.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2907 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
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 Cosponsors 26
All 26 Democratic 25 Independent 1
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Hickenlooper, John W.
Colorado · Jun 5, 2024
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Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · May 7, 2024
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · May 3, 2023
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Apr 26, 2023
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Apr 26, 2023
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Apr 26, 2023
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Apr 26, 2023
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Apr 26, 2023
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Apr 26, 2023
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Apr 26, 2023
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Apr 26, 2023
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Apr 26, 2023
 D
Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Apr 26, 2023
 D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Apr 26, 2023
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Apr 26, 2023
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Apr 26, 2023
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Padilla, Alex
California · Apr 26, 2023
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Apr 26, 2023
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Apr 26, 2023
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Apr 26, 2023
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Apr 26, 2023
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 26, 2023
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Apr 26, 2023
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Apr 26, 2023
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Apr 26, 2023
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Apr 26, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1297: Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1297/
MLA
"S. 1297: Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1297/.
Bluebook (legal)
S. 1297, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1297/.
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[S. 1297: Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1297/)
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