Chamber
quebec
Stage
Introduced
This Quebec bill aims to improve access to contraception to support sexual and reproductive health.
Key Changes
- Introduces measures to improve access to contraception in Quebec
- Aims to support sexual and reproductive health as a public health priority
- Was reinstated in the 43rd Legislature's 2nd Session, continuing its progress from the previous session
- Passed introduction stage unanimously (110–0) in the National Assembly
Gotchas
- The full text of the bill's specific provisions is not available in the provided content, so the exact mechanisms for improving access (e.g., public funding, prescription changes, pharmacy dispensing rules) cannot be confirmed.
- The unanimous 110–0 vote at introduction suggests strong all-party support, which is unusual and may indicate the bill has broad political consensus.
- As a private member's bill, it may face a longer or less certain path to becoming law compared to government-sponsored legislation.
- The bill was reinstated from a previous session, meaning it had already begun the legislative process before the session ended, allowing it to continue without starting over.
Who's Affected
- Quebec residents seeking contraception
- People of reproductive age, particularly those facing financial or access barriers
- Pharmacists and healthcare providers involved in contraception services
- Quebec public health system
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Gotchas
- The full text of the bill's specific provisions is not available in the provided content, so the exact mechanisms for improving access (e.g., public funding, prescription changes, pharmacy dispensing rules) cannot be confirmed.
- The unanimous 110–0 vote at introduction suggests strong all-party support, which is unusual and may indicate the bill has broad political consensus.
- As a private member's bill, it may face a longer or less certain path to becoming law compared to government-sponsored legislation.
- The bill was reinstated from a previous session, meaning it had already begun the legislative process before the session ended, allowing it to continue without starting over.
Summary
Bill 994 is a private member's bill introduced by Ruba Ghazal, MNA for Mercier, in the Quebec National Assembly. Its goal is to foster sexual and reproductive health by making contraception more accessible to people in Quebec. The bill was originally introduced during the 43rd Legislature's 1st Session and was reinstated in the 2nd Session on October 1, 2025. The bill passed its introduction stage on May 7, 2025, with a unanimous vote of 110 in favour and zero opposed or abstaining, suggesting broad cross-party support. The specific mechanisms by which the bill would improve contraception access — such as cost coverage, pharmacy availability, or public health programs — are not detailed in the available text, as only the bill's procedural stages are described here. This type of legislation typically aims to reduce financial or logistical barriers that prevent people from obtaining contraceptives, which can affect public health outcomes related to unintended pregnancies and reproductive autonomy.
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