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H.R. 4099: Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act

This bill, known as the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, aims to prevent state laws from interfering with the provision of abortion services across state lines. Here are the main components of the bill:

Prohibition of Interference

No individual or entity utilizing state authority can prevent or restrict a healthcare provider from offering abortion services that are legal in the state where the service occurs for a patient who does not reside in that state.
The bill protects the ability of individuals or entities to support healthcare providers in delivering such abortion services as long as their assistance complies with state law.
Individuals are granted the right to travel across state lines to obtain abortion services that are legal in the destination state.
Support for individuals traveling across state lines for this purpose is also protected.
The movement of any drug approved by the FDA for terminating a pregnancy is safeguarded in accordance with federal regulations.

Enforcement Mechanisms

The Attorney General can file a civil lawsuit against anyone who violates the interferences outlined in the bill to seek declaratory and injunctive relief.
Individuals harmed by violations of this prohibition can also bring a civil action against the violator, potentially seeking compensatory damages for economic losses and emotional distress, as well as covered legal fees.

Definitions

An **abortion service** refers to any abortion procedure or associated healthcare service, including medications for pregnancy termination.
A **healthcare provider** includes a range of licensed individuals or entities engaged in delivering healthcare, including abortion services.