Sponsors (18)
The bill strengthens recognition, definitions, and federal remedies for reproductive coercion to help survivors access care and remedies, while expanding federal liability and litigation risks, creating potential burdens for employers and providers, and raising federal‑state governance tensions.
People subjected to reproductive coercion (including contraception sabotage, pregnancy pressure, and related abuses) will have clearer legal recognition and a federal pathway to remedies — enabling survivors (women, parents, low-income individuals) to identify abuse and seek damages and injunctions when a federal nexus exists.
Recognition that people travel across State lines for reproductive care highlights access gaps and can justify federal policies or funding to protect cross-state access to care for those who cannot obtain services locally.
Documenting employer travel reimbursements points to an existing private‑sector mitigation that could be expanded to help employees obtain reproductive care (reducing travel barriers for workers).
Creates a broad federal civil liability tied to interstate commerce and communications that will likely generate additional lawsuits, higher defense and litigation costs, and greater liability exposure for individuals and organizations involved in related conduct.
The bill's broad definition of covered defendants (including extended family and non‑intimate persons) could expose more people to civil suits, raising risks of suits against non‑abusive or ambiguous conduct and potential overreach.
New federal claims may increase federal court caseloads and enforcement costs, potentially straining judicial resources and imposing additional costs on taxpayers.
Based on analysis of 3 sections of legislative text.
Establishes a federal definition of reproductive coercion and a private federal civil cause of action against certain partners when an interstate or federal connection exists.
Introduced December 18, 2025 by Dave Min · Last progress December 18, 2025
Creates a new federal civil cause of action and a statutory definition of "reproductive coercion," letting people sue certain intimate partners and related parties in federal court when the conduct has an interstate or other federal jurisdictional connection. It authorizes actual and punitive damages, injunctions, and other relief while preserving state courts, state law definitions and remedies, and existing custody jurisdiction. Also records congressional findings about the prevalence and forms of reproductive coercion (including contraceptive sabotage, coerced pregnancy decisions, and interference with access to care), notes cross‑state travel and mail/insurance issues that can affect access to reproductive health services, and links those findings to the new federal remedies.