Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 8, 2026)
Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026
This bill prohibits anyone from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state reproductive health care. (Reproductive health care is defined as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services and care related to pregnancy, including the prevention or termination of a pregnancy, and other reproductive care.)
Specifically, the bill prohibits anyone from restricting, discriminating against, or otherwise disadvantaging anyone who receives, provides, or assists with out-of-state reproductive health care that is legal in the state in which it is provided.
The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The bill specifically waives any applicable governmental immunity and preempts any contravening state laws.
What just happenedJun 8, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 8, 2026