Bill
Bill > S1580
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to health education in women's correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to improve health education and access to contraception for women incarcerated in correctional institutions in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: (1) requiring correctional facilities to provide written information on women's health, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections to all prisoners upon admission and as needed; (2) requiring the medical director to offer contraception counseling, a gynecological exam, and access to various contraceptive options to female prisoners of childbearing age at least 4 months prior to their release; and (3) requiring correctional facilities to offer a health education course at least twice yearly that covers topics such as general health, nutrition, mental health, women's health concerns, domestic violence, substance abuse, and sexual and reproductive health.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1580 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1580.pdf |
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