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H.R. 8366119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 20, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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Pharmacists could legally refuse to fill abortion-related prescriptions for religious reasons and could not be penalized for doing so.
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This bill lets licensed pharmacists refuse to dispense mifepristone or misoprostol for abortion services if doing so conflicts with their sincere religious beliefs. A pharmacist who refuses on those grounds cannot lose their license, face penalties, or have their employer lose federal funding. If a pharmacist is punished anyway or forced to fill such a prescription, they can sue in federal court.
This bill applies to licensed pharmacists across the country, whether they work for a private pharmacy or a government agency. It also affects the employers, licensing boards, and government agencies that oversee pharmacists' professional conduct.
Patients seeking these medications for abortion services may have difficulty filling their prescriptions if their pharmacist declines. Employers and licensing boards would lose authority to require pharmacists to fill these prescriptions.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.