Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023

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• Creates protected zones around healthcare premises where certain conduct is prohibited to prevent interference with termination of pregnancy services.
• Establishes enforcement mechanisms and criminal offences for people who engage in prohibited conduct within these safe access zones.
• Applies to areas in and adjacent to specific healthcare premises providing termination of pregnancy services.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   29 Jun 2023
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   5 Jul 2023
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   27 Sep 2023
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   25 Oct 2023
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   15 Nov 2023
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   14 Dec 2023
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   14 Dec 2023
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   22 Feb 2024
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   1 May 2024
10. Enacted

    7 May 2024