Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1901 – Legislative intent
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1901
- Family planning: means informed and voluntary self-determination of desired family size and of the timing of child bearing based upon comprehensive knowledge of factors pertinent to this determination. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1902
- Family planning services: means medically safe and effective sexual and reproductive health care and education that enable persons to freely plan their children, avoid unintended pregnancy and maintain reproductive and sexual health through the provision of contraceptive supplies, contraceptive procedures and related counseling; the prevention and treatment of infertility; appropriate prenatal and obstetric care; the prevention or treatment of sexually transmitted infections; and other services necessary for reproductive and sexual health. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1902
The Legislature finds that family planning services are not sufficiently available as a practical matter to many persons in this State, that unwanted pregnancy may place severe medical, emotional, social and economic burdens on the family unit and that it is desirable that inhibitions and restrictions to the delivery of family planning services be reduced so that all persons desiring and needing such services have ready and practicable access to the services in appropriate settings sensitive to persons’ needs and beliefs. The Legislature therefore declares that it is consistent with public policy to make available comprehensive medical knowledge, assistance and services relating to family planning. [PL 2019, c. 236, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 236, §2 (AMD).