H.R. 1964 · 110th Congress
Freedom of Choice Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jerrold Nadler
- Introduced
- 2007-04-19
- Latest action
- 2007-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Summary
Freedom of Choice Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to: (1) bear a child; (2) terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability; or (3) terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary to protect her life or her health.
Prohibits a federal, state, or local governmental entity from: (1) denying or interfering with a woman's right to exercise such choices; or (2) discriminating against the exercise of those rights in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information. Provides that such prohibition shall apply retroactively.
Authorizes an individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act to obtain appropriate relief, including relief against a governmental entity, in a civil action.