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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require public universities to provide medication abortion. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires public universities in Massachusetts to provide medication abortion services at their student health centers. It establishes a fund, the Public University Health Center Sexual and Reproductive Health Preparation Fund, to provide grants to these health centers to cover the costs of preparing to offer medication abortion, including purchasing equipment, upgrading facilities, and training staff. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to provide a report annually on the number of medication abortions provided and the funds expended on readiness and provision of these services. The key requirement for public universities to offer medication abortion services takes effect on January 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4821 (on 06/02/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1470 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1470.pdf |
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