Bill Title: Creates the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that the intent of the Act is for the requirements of the Act to apply equally to the governing board of each public institution of higher education in this State. Defines "governing board of each public institution of higher education" and "public institution of higher education". Adds provisions requiring each public institution of higher education to make emergency contraception available for purchase through at least one vending machine located on each campus under its jurisdiction; defines "emergency contraception". Sets forth minimum requirements concerning the packaging, storage, cost, and dispensing of the emergency contraception. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2022-07-08 - Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons [HB4247 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

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