Bill > H4122

This bill introduces two key provisions related to emergency contraceptives and medical abortion in Massachusetts. First, the bill establishes that it is an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Chapter 93A for any person or organization to advertise that they provide abortions or emergency contraceptives when they knowingly do not offer such services, with "emergency contraceptives" defined as any FDA-approved post-intercourse contraceptive method available over-the-counter or by prescription. Second, the bill prohibits licensed medical professionals from providing, prescribing, administering, or attempting "medication abortion reversal" - which is defined as using drugs to interfere with or halt a medication-induced abortion. Professionals who violate this prohibition would be subject to disciplinary action by their licensing board. The bill aims to prevent misleading advertising about reproductive health services and discourage medical practices that the legislature appears to view as potentially harmful or unethical, particularly in the context of abortion services.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4122