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The Contraceptive Health Bill
North Dakota bill aims to protect contraceptive health care rights
Contraceptive health care rights; and to provide a penalty.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would give people a clear right to get birth control and punish anyone who blocks that care.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This could help families plan better and keep health costs low, but opponents may argue it forces doctors to provide services they disagree with.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill proposes a new chapter in North Dakota's Century Code about contraceptive health care rights.
- It includes a penalty for violating those rights.
- The bill was introduced in early 2025 and has already failed a committee vote.
- It has bipartisan sponsors from both the House and Senate.
- The bill is currently at the introduced stage, not yet passed.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Bob Martinson (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Mike Schatz (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Michael Brandenburg (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Mark Sanford (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jon Nelson (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Bernie Satrom (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Emily O'Brien (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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