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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
Relative to consent and counseling of pregnant women under sixteen years of age. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to establish new requirements for obtaining an abortion for pregnant women under sixteen years of age who are not married. Specifically, it mandates that a physician must obtain the written consent of the pregnant woman and either the written consent of a parent, legal guardian, foster parent, or an adult family member who is at least twenty-five years old, or authorization from a judge of the superior court, or written certification from an authorized individual who has counseled the pregnant woman about her choices and the option of involving her family. An authorized individual is defined as a medical or mental health professional, and the commissioner of public health will provide a form for this counseling certification. The bill also clarifies that a family member includes grandparents and their descendants, including adopted individuals and their spouses. If a judge is petitioned, they must authorize the abortion if the pregnant woman is deemed mature enough to give informed consent or if the abortion is in her best interests, and the court can appoint a guardian ad litem for her.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (44)
David Linsky (D)*,
Ellen Story (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
John Keenan (D),
John Keenan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Tom Sannicandro (D),
John Scibak (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
José Tosado (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4638 (on 09/26/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2070 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2070 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2070.pdf |
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