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SAFER Health Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-459| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2023
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Secure Access for Essential Reproductive Health Act of 2023 or the SAFER Health Act of 2023 This bill prohibits health care providers and insurance plans from disclosing in a legal proceeding an individual's personal health information related to an abortion or pregnancy without the individual's valid authorization. The prohibition applies to federal, state, local, and tribal proceedings, including civil, criminal, administrative, and legislative proceedings. The bill provides limited exceptions such as if the information is necessary to investigate physical harm to the individual. Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must conduct an outreach campaign to inform covered entities and the public about the prohibition.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-323
Introduced in Senate
  • January 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-323
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-323: SAFER Health Act of 2023
AbortionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFederal preemptionHealth care costs and insuranceHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelRight of privacySex and reproductive health

SAFER Health Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-459| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2023
Secure Access for Essential Reproductive Health Act of 2023 or the SAFER Health Act of 2023 This bill prohibits health care providers and insurance plans from disclosing in a legal proceeding an individual's personal health information related to an abortion or pregnancy without the individual's valid authorization. The prohibition applies to federal, state, local, and tribal proceedings, including civil, criminal, administrative, and legislative proceedings. The bill provides limited exceptions such as if the information is necessary to investigate physical harm to the individual. Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must conduct an outreach campaign to inform covered entities and the public about the prohibition.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-323
Introduced in Senate
  • January 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-323
    Introduced in Senate
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-323: SAFER Health Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFederal preemptionHealth care costs and insuranceHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelRight of privacySex and reproductive health