What does Preamble of PEARL Act do?

This bill aims to protect pharmacists' religious freedom The protection concerns the dispensing or sale of abortion-inducing drugs

What does SHORT TITLE. of PEARL Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Pharmacists Ethical Autonomy and Religious Liberties Act

What does RELIGIOUS FREEDOM PROTECTION FOR PHARMACISTS CHOOSING NOT TO of PEARL Act do?

This section protects pharmacists' religious freedom by prohibiting requirements to dispense or sell mifepristone and misoprostol if doing so conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs. Pharmacists, including those employed by private businesses or government agencies, are shielded from punishment, including license revocation or loss of federal funding, for refusing to dispense these drugs. A pharmacist who is required to dispense or punished for refusing to dispense mifepristone and misoprostol can bring a civil action in federal district court. The term 'pharmacist' is defined as a person licensed by a state to practice pharmacy.

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PEARL Act

Last updated: 4/20/2026 · Introduced: 4/20/2026

Author: Tim Burchett (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill protects pharmacists' religious freedom by allowing them to refuse to dispense or sell mifepristone and misoprostol if doing so conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs.
Pharmacists refusing to dispense these drugs are shielded from penalties like license revocation or loss of federal funding, regardless of their employment setting.
Pharmacists who face punishment for refusing to dispense these drugs can pursue legal action in federal district court.

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