Access to Birth Control Act

The Access to Birth Control Act would require pharmacies that receive FDA-approved drugs or devices in interstate commerce to provide contraception and related medications without delay when in stock, or to promptly refer, transfer, or order the product if not in stock, while prohibiting intimidation, deception, breach of confidentiality, or refusal to return valid prescriptions. It applies to pharmacies and their employees, allowing refusals only based on lack of valid prescription, inability to pay, or professional clinical judgment, and establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day (capped at $100,000 per proceeding) and a private right of action for violations. The bill does not…

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