FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Concurrent Resolution No. 4

94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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            Whereas, truthful information is key to making responsible decisions; and

            Whereas, contraception - which helps space childbirths, reduce unintended pregnancies, and improve maternal and child health outcomes - is basic women's healthcare; and

            Whereas, the most effective way to prevent unintended pregnancy is to improve access to safe, affordable, effective contraceptive methods and to provide medically accurate information about how to use such methods; and

            Whereas, support for information and services that increase health and wellness makes common sense:

            Now, therefore, be it resolved that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-fourth General Assembly, First Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, shall:

            (1) Help women, regardless of income, avoid unintended pregnancy through access to affordable, FDA-approved contraception, including emergency contraception;

            (2) Support programs and policies that make it easier for women to obtain FDA-approved contraceptives; and

            (3) Ensure all public school students receive age-appropriate, reproductive, and sexual health education, including the latest medically factual information regarding the health benefits and possible side effects of all forms of contraception, as well as the success and failure rates for prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).