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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/18/2018
01/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to update public health laws regarding women's health. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to update public health laws related to women's health. It makes the following key changes:
1. Maintains the requirement for written consent for abortions, except in emergency situations.
2. Repeals sections 19, 20, and 21 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, which contained archaic statutes targeting young women.
3. Amends Section 21A of Chapter 272 to remove the word "married" from the language, broadening the applicability of the law.
The bill is intended to negate outdated statutes and ensure that public health laws related to women's health are up-to-date and inclusive.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (28)
Cory Atkins (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Eileen Donoghue (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
John Scibak (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2260 (on 01/25/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S784 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S784.pdf |
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