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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to providing written health education information to incarcerated women by correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill would require Massachusetts correctional institutions that house women to provide written information on women's health, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections upon admission and at any time thereafter. It would also require the medical director to offer contraception counseling, a gynecological exam, and access to various contraceptive options to female prisoners of childbearing age within four months of their release. Additionally, the bill mandates that each correctional institution offer a health education course covering topics such as general health, mental health, domestic violence, and contraception.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1484 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1484.pdf |
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