Reproductive Choice Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Feb 2022): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S838)
What this bill does
The Reproductive Choice Act, introduced in the Senate, aims to codify the essential rulings of two Supreme Court cases: Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey. If passed, the bill would establish national guidelines for state regulations on abortion.
Specifically, it would prevent states from imposing an "undue burden" on a woman's ability to choose to terminate a pregnancy before fetal viability. States could restrict abortions after fetal viability, except when necessary to preserve the woman's life or health. The bill also allows states to enact regulations for the health or safety of women seeking abortions, but clarifies that unnecessary health regulations creating a substantial obstacle are considered an undue burden.
This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress but did not advance. It would require passage by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President to become law.
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Official summary
Reproductive Choice Act
This bill provides statutory authority for certain Supreme Court holdings on abortion rights and restrictions in the cases of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey.
In Roe, the Court held that the Constitution protects a woman's decision to terminate her pregnancy. In Casey, the Court reaffirmed this holding and additionally held that state abortion regulations may not place a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion before fetal viability (i.e., an undue burden). However, a state may (1) restrict abortions after viability, except when a pregnancy endangers the life or health of the woman; and (2) enact regulations to further the health or safety of a woman seeking an abortion, except for unnecessary health regulations that present a substantial obstacle to a woman seeking an abortion.
The bill provides statutory authority for these holdings. It also specifies that the bill does not affect laws regarding conscience protection.
Timeline
28 Feb 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S838)
Common questions
- What does S. 3713 do?
- The Reproductive Choice Act, introduced in the Senate, aims to codify the essential rulings of two Supreme Court cases: Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey. If passed, the bill would establish national guidelines for state regulations on abortion. Specifically, it would prevent states from imposing an "undue burden" on a woman's ability to choose to terminate a pregnancy before fetal viability. States could restrict abortions after fetal viability, except when necessary to preserve the woman's life or health. The bill also allows states to enact regulations for the health or safety of women seeking abortions, but clarifies that unnecessary health regulations creating a substantial obstacle are considered an undue burden. This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress but did not advance. It would require passage by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has S. 3713 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3713. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3713?
- S. 3713 was sponsored by Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3713?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S838) (28 Feb 2022).
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