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.
Guam Adopts Emergency Care Protections
  • Guam
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  • Guam
    •  August 1, 2025

    Guam Adopts Emergency Care Protections

    In August 2025, Public Law 38-38, formerly Bill 24-38 went into effect, codifying emergency care protections at the state level. More specifically, the law requires emergency rooms to provide information on emergency contraception and sexually transmitted diseases to survivors of sexual assault. Additionally, the law states that upon request, providers must provide emergency contraception for survivors.
    Senate Bill 232
  • Delaware
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  • Delaware
    •  July 1, 2025

    Senate Bill 232

    In July 2025, Governor Meyer signed Senate Bill 232 into law, which requires coverage of the full range of contraceptive methods including over the counter (OTC) contraceptives without a prescription.
    Legislative Document 143
  • Maine
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  • Maine
    •  July 1, 2025

    Legislative Document 143

    In July 2025, Governor Mills signed LD 143 into law, which appropriates state general funds for a statewide family planning grant. The legislation safeguards family planning service access in Maine as providers face financial threats due to federal cuts and a provision in the federal bill H.R. 1 that bars certain reproductive health care providers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements and payments.
    Legislative Document 163
  • Maine
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  • Maine
    •  July 1, 2025

    Legislative Document 163

    In July 2025, Governor Mills signed LD 163 into law, which requires most insurance plans to cover over the counter (OTC) oral contraceptives and emergency contraception starting January 1, 2026. The law also requires the Bureau of Insurance to monitor compliance.
    House Bill 4240, FY 2026 Appropriations
  • Massachusetts
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  • Massachusetts
    •  July 1, 2025

    House Bill 4240, FY 2026 Appropriations

    In July 2025, Governor Healey signed H.B.4240 into law, which allocates funding for reproductive health services. This Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations package also provides: $6.7 million to enhance comprehensive family planning services previously funded by Title X ; $500,000 for a public service campaign to promote awareness about the right to receive a 12-month contraceptive supply; $150,000 for an abortion legal hotline ; and $1.98 million in grants to strengthen reproductive health access, infrastructure, and security.
    House Bill 7213
  • Connecticut
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  • Connecticut
    •  June 1, 2025

    House Bill 7213

    In June 2025, Governor Lamont signed House Bill 7213 into law. This law guarantees that minors in Connecticut may consent to receive contraceptive and pregnancy-related care.
    Chapter 293
  • Maryland
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  • Maryland
    •  May 1, 2025

    Chapter 293

    In May 2025, Governor Moore signed S.B. 674 into law, which requires the Maryland Commission for Women to establish the Maryland Collaborative to Advance Implementation of Coverage of Over-the-Counter Birth Control. Moreover, the law requires the Collaborative to submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2027.
    Senate Bill 5498
  • Washington
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  • Washington
    •  April 1, 2025

    Senate Bill 5498

    In April 2025, Governor Ferugson signed S.B. 5498 into law, which requires most insurers to cover a 12-month supply of contraceptives obtained at one time, rather than applying only to a 12-month refill. This law goes into effect on January 1, 2026.
    Reproductive Freedom Package: 16 Bills
  • Michigan
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  • Michigan
    •  January 21, 2025

    Reproductive Freedom Package: 16 Bills

    In January 2025, Governor Whitmer signed a legislative package of 16 bills into law, which expands reproductive freedom, increases access to affordable contraception, reduces barriers to reproductive and maternal health care, and reduces health care costs.
    Michigan Program – “Take Control of Your Birth Control”
  • Michigan
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  • Michigan
    •  October 1, 2024

    Michigan Program – “Take Control of Your Birth Control”

    In October 2024, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services launched the “Take Control of Your Birth Control” initiative, which makes birth control and STI prevention supplies available for free across the state of Michigan. Locations throughout the state provide OTC contraceptives and emergency contraception, as well as condoms, at no cost. The initiative brought free contraception and reproductive health resources to all 83 counties through more than 440 partner sites, In total, the program distributed 460,000 resources, including: 60,000 doses of emergency contraception, 60,000 doses of oral contraceptive pills, 340,000 condoms, and 7,300 pregnancy tests.