S. 2302 · On the floor · Health

Access to Birth Control Act

What it does

Requires pharmacies stocking contraceptives to dispense FDA-approved contraception and contraceptive-related medication without delay when in stock.
Requires pharmacies to offer customers without-delay options to obtain out-of-stock contraception through referral, transfer, or expedited ordering.
Prohibits pharmacies from creating environments that intimidate or threaten customers seeking contraception, or from having employees interfere with, misrepresent, deceive, or refuse service related to contraceptive requests.
Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day per violation (capped at $100,000 per proceeding) and creates a private right of action with damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees for contraceptive access violations.

Aug 1, 2025: Star Print ordered on the bill.

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions