Access to Safe Contraception Act of 2023

The Access to Safe Contraception Act of 2023 would establish a federal requirement that states cannot ban any form of contraception currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means that as long as a birth control method—such as the pill, IUDs, or emergency contraception—is deemed safe and effective by federal regulators, state governments would be prohibited from outlawing its use or distribution.

For the average citizen, this bill aims to ensure consistent legal access to all FDA-approved reproductive health products regardless of which state they live in. However, the legislation explicitly protects existing state laws that allow healthcare providers or organizations to opt out of providing these services based on their religious or moral beliefs. The bill has been referred to the House Subcommittee on Health for further consideration.