Increase Contraceptive Access

Increase contraceptive access by making contraception more affordable and accessible, including by working toward Medicaid coverage of over-the-counter contraception and broadening access in primary and emergency care settings.
Reproductive Health Infrastructure Investments
July 22, 2024

Reproductive Health Infrastructure Investments

Oregon allocated $3.4 million dollars to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) as part of Public Health Modernization to support reproductive health infrastructure development. This funding created a state-wide abortion access website, provided OHA-wide reproductive health services reimbursement rate revisions and alignment, and provided infrastructure grants to service providers across the state.
The Reproductive Health and Access to Care Act
July 22, 2024

The Reproductive Health and Access to Care Act

This comprehensive public law expands access to reproductive health and gender-affirming care and establishes protections for those seeking and those providing this care by codifying abortion rights, protecting providers and patients, and expanding access to reproductive health care.
Standing Order Authorizing Pharmacists to Dispense Contraception
July 22, 2024

Standing Order Authorizing Pharmacists to Dispense Contraception

Due to legislation secured by Governor Hochul, New York’s Health Commissioner signed a standing order authorizing pharmacists to dispense three categories of hormonal contraception medication without a prescription, making it easier for people who have difficulty accessing a primary care provider to get safe and effective contraception at their local pharmacy.
New Protocols to Ensure EMS Responders Receive Sexual Assault Training, Permit Carry of Emergency Contraception
July 22, 2024

New Protocols to Ensure EMS Responders Receive Sexual Assault Training, Permit Carry of Emergency Contraception

On November 2, 2022, Governor Whitmer announced that emergency responders will now be able to carry emergency contraception and post-exposure prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections, ensuring crucial and appropriate reproductive and medical care to sexual assault survivors.
Fiscal Year 2023 – 2025 Biennium Investments
July 20, 2024

Fiscal Year 2023 – 2025 Biennium Investments

The 2023-2025 biennium budget makes significant investments, over $15 million,  to maintain and strengthen the ability to offer and support reproductive care in Washington, including grants to clinics to assist with the influx of patients from other states and to help maintain the reproductive care workforce.
Right to Contraception Act
July 20, 2024

Right to Contraception Act

Governor Hobbs called on lawmakers to introduce HB2678, the Arizona Right to Contraception Act, which would codify rights to contraception and protect access to contraception.
ACA Codification
July 20, 2024

ACA Codification

Minnesota enacted a law codifying the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement that contraception be covered at no out-of-pocket cost to patients.
Expanded Reproductive Health Grants
July 20, 2024

Expanded Reproductive Health Grants

Under Governor Walz, Minnesota modernized and doubled funding for sexual and reproductive health grants to enable more Minnesotans to access low- or no-cost contraception, STD testing and treatment, medically accurate sexual and reproductive health education, and referrals.
Public Act 23-41
July 19, 2024

Public Act 23-41

This law requires public higher education institutions with on-campus residences to develop a comprehensive plan by January 1, 2024, that addresses students’ need for reproductive health care, including contraception, abortion, and gender-affirming care.