Senate Bill 271 establishes the fundamental right to bodily autonomy, which includes access to abortion, and prohibits the state from restricting this access unless it is deemed necessary by a medical provider. The bill renders any state law or rule that limits 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 recourse against state or local officials. The bill also ensures that all health care providers, including those offering abortion services, are subject to the same requirements as other medical providers.

The legislation repeals several existing abortion-related laws and regulations, including those that impose additional informed consent requirements specific to abortion, and it mandates that health care coverage plans providing maternity care must also cover abortion services. Notably, it eliminates restrictions on the administration of abortion-inducing drugs and the requirement for physicians to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. The bill also repeals penalties for individuals who perform abortions without a medical license, while maintaining existing prohibitions on performing abortions after fetal viability and other homicide laws. Overall, the bill aims to simplify and expand access to abortion services in Wisconsin.

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