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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
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Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate the performance of abortions and protecting women’s reproductive health. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Updating the laws to protect women's health," aims to further regulate abortions and protect women's reproductive health by amending existing Massachusetts General Laws. Specifically, it modifies Section 12Q of Chapter 112, requiring written consent from the appropriate person before an abortion can be performed under sections 12L or 12M, unless it's an emergency. Additionally, the bill repeals Sections 19, 20, and 21 of Chapter 272, which likely contain older or conflicting regulations regarding abortion. Finally, it amends Section 21A of Chapter 272 by removing the word "married," suggesting a move towards ensuring these protections apply regardless of marital status.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (46)
Byron Rushing (D)*,
Ellen Story (D)*,
Denise Andrews (D),
Cory Atkins (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Christine Canavan (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Cheryl Coakley-Rivera (D),
Thomas Conroy (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Susan Fargo (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
John Keenan (D),
John Keenan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Aaron Michlewitz (D),
Mike Moran (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Denise Provost (D),
George Ross (R),
John Scibak (D),
Carl Sciortino (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
Benjamin Swan (D),
David Torrisi (D),
Cleon Turner (D),
Martha Walz (D),
Alice Wolf (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H515 | 11/24/2016 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H515 | 04/25/2013 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=9209&generalCourtId=1 | 08/25/2012 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/9209?generalCourtId=1 | 05/28/2012 |
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