Increase contraceptive access

Alliance Governors have coordinated to make contraception more affordable, including by supporting Medicaid coverage of over-the-counter contraception.
Gov. Whitmer signs 16 bills into law expanding reproductive rights
  • The Michigan Daily
  • Michigan
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  • The Michigan Daily
  • Michigan
    •  January 28, 2025 • Alyssa Tisch

    Gov. Whitmer signs 16 bills into law expanding reproductive rights

    Alyssa Tisch

    The bills covered a range of policy changes intended to expand access to reproductive health care. Of these bills, House Bills 5435 and 5436 aim to increase access to contraceptives specifically by allowing pharmacists to prescribe and dispense birth control and mandating coverage for these contraceptives by insurance providers.
    Reproductive Health Policy Workgroup
  • Oregon
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  • Oregon
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    Reproductive Health Policy Workgroup

    The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) established a Reproductive Health Policy Workgroup to provide a coordinated, equity-centered, and comprehensive approach to advancing reproductive health goals in Oregon. Composed of representatives from a diverse set of programs and divisions within the agency, as well as agencies whose work impacts reproductive health, the workgroup provided input and coordinated on efforts related to reproductive health and autonomy from a holistic and intersectional perspective.
    Reproductive Health Infrastructure Investments
  • Oregon
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  • Oregon
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    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
  • Oregon
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  • Oregon
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    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.
    Chapter 128 of the Laws of 2023
  • New York
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  • New York
    •  July 22, 2024

    Chapter 128 of the Laws of 2023

    This law expands access to hormonal contraception by making it available over the counter, particularly assisting people who may not have a primary care provider, but do have access to a local pharmacy.
    Standing Order Authorizing Pharmacists to Dispense Contraception
  • New York
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  • New York
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    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
  • Michigan
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  • Michigan
    •  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.
    Funding for Family Planning Services
  • Arizona
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  • Arizona
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    Funding for Family Planning Services

    Governor Hobb’s budget released in January 2023 included $6.1 million in ongoing funding to augment existing Title X dollars to provide expanded family planning services to low-income women, doubling the current amount provided to women in Arizona.
    ReproductiveHealth.Az.Gov
  • Arizona
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  • Arizona
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    ReproductiveHealth.Az.Gov

    Governor Hobbs, in collaboration with Attorney General Kris Mayes, launched ReproductiveHealth.az.gov to educate Arizona women about their healthcare rights and resources following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the 1864 total abortion ban.