This bill proposes the creation of a new chapter in Title 14 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on contraceptive health care rights. It defines key terms related to contraceptives, including various methods and products intended for pregnancy prevention and other health needs, while explicitly excluding abortion-causing drugs. The bill establishes rights for individuals to access contraceptives and information about them, as well as the rights of health care providers, health carriers, and manufacturers in relation to contraceptive services and products.
Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for any state agency or political subdivision that enacts policies restricting the rights provided under this chapter. It allows for civil actions to be brought against violators by the attorney general or affected individuals, with courts empowered to declare such policies unlawful and award equitable relief, including attorney's fees. The enforcement of health and safety laws is not considered a violation of this chapter if it aligns with widely accepted medical standards and is necessary for health or safety objectives.