Senate committee hears wide public comment on medication abortion access for college students
SB 5,826 would require student health centers at public institutions to offer medication abortion access by the 2027–28 academic year through public programs, agreements with safety‑net providers, or telehealth; testimony was sharply divided and included personal testimonies, implementation cost data from advocates, and safety and moral objections from opponents.
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Senate Bill 5,826 would require student health centers at public postsecondary institutions to offer access to medication abortion by the start of the 2027‑28 academic year, either through a public program, a formal agreement with a safety‑net abortion provider, or other available methods. Institutions without student health centers would be required to provide information and referrals and train staff on public resources; all public institutions must maintain a comprehensive health services webpage with specified information.
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