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Introduced
03/13/2017
03/13/2017
In Committee
04/20/2017
04/20/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to consent for abortions for persons less than eighteen years of age. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure teen safety by amending the existing laws related to consent for abortions for minors under the age of 18 in Massachusetts. Specifically, it removes the third paragraph from Chapter 112 Section 12F and modifies the second paragraph of Chapter 112 Section 12S to make the consent form and related documents confidential, only accessible to the pregnant woman, the operating physician, or those whose consent is required by law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3649 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3649.pdf |
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