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GA HB1424
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
Marvin Lim
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AI Summary
- Codifies the right of individuals to obtain contraceptives and engage in or refuse contraception, and the right of health care providers to provide contraceptives and contraception-related information, by adding Chapter 55 to Title 31 of the Georgia Code
- Prohibits any law, regulation, or policy from restricting the sale, provision, or use of FDA-approved contraceptives, or from restricting any person from aiding another in obtaining contraceptives
- Defines "contraceptives" broadly to include oral contraceptives, IUDs, hormonal implants, emergency contraceptives, condoms, injectables, vaginal barrier methods, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and sterilization procedures
- Requires any party defending a challenged restriction to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the restriction significantly advances contraceptive safety and no less-restrictive alternative exists, or that the restriction applies equally to medically similar drugs, devices, or biological products
- Authorizes the Attorney General, local governments, adversely affected individuals, and health care providers (on behalf of themselves, staff, or patients) to bring civil actions, with courts empowered to strike down violating laws and award equitable relief including injunctive relief
Legislative Description
Right to Contraception Act; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/4/2024
Committee Referrals
Health2/29/2024
Full Bill Text
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