Senate Bill 271 aims to establish the fundamental right to bodily autonomy, which includes access to abortion, and seeks to eliminate various regulations surrounding abortion in Wisconsin. The bill specifies that the state cannot prohibit an individual from obtaining an abortion if deemed necessary by their medical provider. It also renders any state law or rule that restricts access to abortion unenforceable if it does not provide a legitimate health benefit. Additionally, individuals aggrieved by the enforcement of such laws can seek legal action against state or local officials. The bill maintains standard informed consent requirements for medical procedures but removes additional requirements specific to abortion, thereby streamlining the process.

Furthermore, the bill repeals several existing laws that impose restrictions on abortion, including those that require a physician to perform a physical exam before administering abortion-inducing drugs, and those that limit coverage for abortion services under health care plans. It mandates that health care coverage plans providing maternity coverage must also include abortion services. Other repealed provisions include penalties for individuals who perform abortions without a medical license and restrictions on physicians' admitting privileges. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance access to abortion services and remove barriers that have been deemed unnecessary or unenforceable.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 40.03(6)(a)1, 40.03, 40.03(6)(a)2, 40.03(6)(b), 40.03(6)(m), 40.56, 46.245, 48.375(4)(a)1, 48.375, 69.186(1)(hf), 69.186, 69.186(1)(k), 253.095, 253.10, 253.105, 253.107(1)(b), 253.107, 441.07(1g)(f), 441.07, 448.02(3)(a), 448.02, 457.26(2)(gm), 457.26, 632.8985, 939.75(2)(b)1, 939.75