S. 2053 · 118th Congress
Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Introduced
- 2023-06-20
- Latest action
- 2023-06-20 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2023
This bill prohibits anyone from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state reproductive health care. (Reproductive health care is defined as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services and care related to pregnancy, including the prevention or termination of a pregnancy, and other reproductive care.)
Specifically, the bill prohibits anyone from restricting, discriminating against, or otherwise disadvantaging anyone who receives, provides, or assists with out-of-state reproductive health care that is legal in the state in which it is provided.
The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The bill specifically waives any applicable governmental immunity and preempts any contravening state laws.