Assembly Bill 588 establishes a statutory right to contraception in Wisconsin, affirming that individuals have the right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, while health care providers have the right to provide these services and related information. The bill prohibits any limitations or requirements that would single out or impede access to contraceptives or contraception-related information. To defend against claims of violations of these rights, parties must demonstrate that any limitations significantly advance safety and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means.

Additionally, the bill restricts the state and its political subdivisions from enforcing laws that would prohibit or restrict the sale, provision, or use of FDA-approved contraceptives. It allows for civil actions to be brought by the attorney general or affected individuals against violations of these provisions. The bill emphasizes that the right to contraception is a fundamental right linked to privacy, health, and equality, and it recognizes the historical context of reproductive coercion faced by marginalized groups.