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HB 7213

AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Blumenthal and 13 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 7213 - AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.Status: SIGNED BY GOVERNORIntroduced: March 12, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to protect and expan

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Bill Summary · HB 7213

Overview: HB 7213 - AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
Status: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Introduced: March 12, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to protect and expand access to reproductive health care services, including abortion, within the state. It seeks to ensure that individuals can exercise their right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health without undue interference or restrictions.

Key Provisions:
- Prohibits the state from interfering with an individual's right to use or refuse contraceptive methods or to receive other reproductive health care services.
- Ensures that minors can access reproductive health care services, including abortion, without parental consent.
- Requires health care providers to disclose certain information to patients seeking reproductive health care services.
- Establishes a process for individuals to seek judicial bypass of parental consent requirements for minors seeking abortion services.
- Provides legal protections for health care providers who offer reproductive health care services.

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals seeking reproductive health care services, including abortion, will have increased access and protections.
- Minors will be able to access reproductive health care services without parental consent, subject to the judicial bypass process.
- Health care providers offering reproductive health care services will have legal protections.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been signed into law by the Governor, indicating that it has completed the legislative process and is now in effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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