What does Preamble of Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights.' The bill's stated purpose is to protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026.

What does FINDINGS. of Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines findings related to the right to travel freely among states. It asserts that this right is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment and is a fundamental right. Congress is identified as having the power to enforce the 14th Amendment and regulate commerce among states. The Supreme Court has consistently affirmed the right of citizens traveling between states to enjoy the privileges and immunities of citizens in those states. The right to travel includes seeking and obtaining lawful services, such as medical services, on terms of substantial equality. Following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Org. decision, states and localities have proposed or enacted legislation potentially restricting travel for reproductive health care.

What does FREEDOM OF TRAVEL. of Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits restrictions or sanctions against individuals traveling between states to access or provide reproductive health care that is legal in the destination state. It also prohibits discrimination against entities or organizations assisting individuals with such travel. State laws inconsistent with this section are preempted and have no legal effect. The Attorney General can initiate civil actions in federal district court to enforce this section. Individuals and reproductive health care providers have a private right of action to sue for violations. Courts may award damages, declaratory relief, and injunctive relief in actions under this section, along with costs and attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs. The definition of 'reproductive health care' includes services related to pregnancy, including prevention or termination. The term 'State' includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, territories, and subdivisions.

What does SEVERABILITY. of Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a severability clause. If a portion of the Act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still be in effect. The application of a provision to specific entities or circumstances can be invalidated without affecting the Act's overall validity or its application to other entities or circumstances.

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Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/8/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits states from restricting or sanctioning individuals who travel to access or provide reproductive health care legal in another state, as well as discrimination against those assisting such travel.
The bill preempts state laws that conflict with its provisions and allows the Attorney General and affected individuals to bring civil actions in federal court to enforce these protections.
’Reproductive health care’ is broadly defined to include services related to pregnancy, including prevention or termination, and extends to the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, territories, and subdivisions.

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