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S 1683

Enacts the "public university emergency contraception education act"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham and 2 co-sponsors

The Public University Emergency Contraception Education Act requires public universities to provide mandatory education and access to emergency contraception, ensuring students have this important reproductive health resource.

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Bill Summary · S 1683

Summary of S 1683: Public University Emergency Contraception Education Act

Bill Overview

S 1683, the "Public University Emergency Contraception Education Act", is a bill that would require public universities in the United States to provide comprehensive education and information about emergency contraception to their students. The bill aims to improve student access to this important reproductive health resource.

Key Provisions

  • Mandates that all public universities implement mandatory educational programs about emergency contraception, including how to access it and information about its safety and efficacy.
  • Requires universities to make emergency contraception available for free or at low cost through campus health centers.
  • Directs the Department of Education to establish guidelines for the educational programs and ensure compliance by universities.
  • Provides federal funding to universities to support the implementation of the emergency contraception education and access initiatives.

Impact and Affected Parties

  • The bill would impact all students attending public universities in the United States by ensuring they have access to information and resources about emergency contraception.
  • It would particularly benefit female students, survivors of sexual assault, and other vulnerable populations who may have greater need for emergency contraception.
  • The legislation would also place new requirements and costs on public universities to develop and deliver the mandated educational programs and provide free or low-cost emergency contraception.

Timeline and Procedure

  • S 1683 was introduced in the Senate on May 8, 2025 and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for consideration.
  • The bill has several related pieces of legislation, including a companion bill (HR 1) in the House and prior-session bills on similar topics.
  • If enacted, the legislation would require the Department of Education to establish implementation guidelines within 1 year, and universities would have an additional 1 year to comply with the new requirements.

Overall, S 1683 aims to improve access to reproductive health information and resources for university students across the country by mandating comprehensive emergency contraception education and on-campus availability.

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

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