Increase contraceptive access

Alliance Governors have coordinated to make contraception more affordable, including by supporting Medicaid coverage of over-the-counter contraception.
Reproductive Health Policy Workgroup
July 22, 2024

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
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.
Chapter 128 of the Laws of 2023
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
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.
Funding for Family Planning Services
July 20, 2024

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
July 20, 2024

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.
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.