S. 4701 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jun 8, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryProtects travel for out-of-state reproductive care
This bill would make it illegal for anyone to interfere with a person's ability to travel to another state for reproductive health care, including services related to pregnancy prevention, pregnancy termination, and other reproductive care. The law would protect people who receive these services, people who provide them, and people who help others access them, as long as the care is legal in the state where it's obtained. The Department of Justice could take legal action against violations, and individuals could also sue in court if their rights are violated.
How it affects you
People who want to travel across state lines for reproductive health care would be protected from being restricted, discriminated against, or punished for doing so. Health care providers and supporters who help people access out-of-state reproductive care would also be protected. If someone violates these protections, they could face legal action from the federal government or through a private lawsuit.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jun 8, 2026)
Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026
This bill prohibits anyone from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state reproductive health care. ( Reproductive health care is defined as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services and care related to pregnancy, including the prevention or termination of a pregnancy, and other reproductive care.)
Specifically, the bill prohibits anyone from restricting, discriminating against, or otherwise disadvantaging anyone who receives, provides, or assists with out-of-state reproductive health care that is legal in the state in which it is provided.
The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The bill specifically waives any applicable governmental immunity and preempts any contravening state laws.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS. 4701
A BILL
Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 8, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.”