Bill > H2312

This bill aims to improve health education and access to contraception for incarcerated women in Massachusetts. It requires correctional institutions to provide written information on women's health, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections upon admission and at any time thereafter. Additionally, it mandates that the medical director of a correctional institution offer contraception counseling and a gynecological exam, including a Pap test, to female prisoners of childbearing age at least four months prior to their release. Upon release, the medical director must provide a 12-month prescription for their chosen contraceptive method, a referral to a pharmacy or doctor to refill the prescription, and a referral to a primary care physician or gynecologist for follow-up care. The bill also requires correctional institutions to offer a health education course covering various topics, including general health, nutrition, mental health, women's health concerns, domestic violence, substance abuse, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, emergency contraception, sex education, and pregnancy.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2312