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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate the performing of abortions and protect women’s reproductive health. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to update laws concerning women's reproductive health by modifying existing statutes. Specifically, it amends Section 12Q of Chapter 112 of the General Laws to require written consent from the appropriate person before an abortion can be performed, except in emergency situations where immediate action is necessary, referencing consent procedures outlined in Section 12S. Additionally, the bill repeals Sections 19, 20, and 21 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, which likely contain older regulations related to abortion or reproductive rights. Finally, it amends Section 21A of Chapter 272 by removing the word "married" from specific lines, suggesting a move towards broader protections or rights that are not contingent on marital status.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (43)
Byron Rushing (D)*,
Ellen Story (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Tom Sannicandro (D),
John Scibak (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
Benjamin Swan (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1608 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1608 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1608.pdf |
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