House Democratic Caucus Chair Lindsey Burke seeks to prevent the criminalization of Kentuckians who seek, provide, or assist with reproductive health care.
On the first day of the legislative session, Burke filed House Bill 23.
According to a news release, House Bill 23 would establish protections against criminal, civil, and administrative penalties related to seeking or facilitating abortion care “that is lawful where it is provided or prescribed, including care accessed outside of Kentucky.” The bill would also protect patients’ medical records from being used to investigate or prosecute patients, providers, or “those offering support.”
“The purpose of HB 23 is simple: no one should fear surveillance, arrest, or professional retaliation for making deeply personal medical decisions with the help of their medical provider,” Burke said.
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