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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
For legislation to establish health equity for pregnant persons. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish health equity for pregnant persons. It amends various state laws to require that health insurance plans cover abortion and abortion-related care, and prohibit deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or other cost-sharing requirements for this coverage. The bill also ensures that benefits for an enrollee must be the same for the enrollee's covered spouse and dependents. However, it provides an exemption for churches and qualified church-controlled organizations to exclude abortion and abortion-related care from their health insurance plans upon request. The provisions of the bill will apply to all relevant health insurance policies, contracts, and certificates delivered, issued, or renewed 6 months from the effective date of the act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (29)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2543 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S587 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S587.pdf |
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