Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60
§300a–5 Voluntary Participation by Individuals; Participation Not Prerequisite for Eligibility or Receipt of Other Services and Information
Title 42 › Chapter 6A— PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › Subchapter VIII— POPULATION RESEARCH AND VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS › § 300a–5
Summary
People must be free to choose whether to accept family-planning services or information, including educational materials, provided under this part by grant or contract. Saying yes or no cannot be required to get other services or to take part in other programs from that same provider.
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Title 42, §300a–5
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The acceptance by any individual of family planning services or family planning or population growth information (including educational materials) provided through financial assistance under this subchapter (whether by grant or contract) shall be voluntary and shall not be a prerequisite to eligibility for or receipt of any other service or assistance from, or to participation in, any other program of the entity or individual that provided such service or information.
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42 U.S.C. § 300a–5
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60