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Introduced
01/18/2018
01/18/2018
In Committee
07/17/2018
07/17/2018
Crossed Over
07/18/2018
07/18/2018
Passed
07/19/2018
07/19/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/27/2018
07/27/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill negating archaic statutes targeting young women (Senate, No. 784),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2260).
AI Summary
This bill negates archaic statutes that targeted young women. The key provisions are:
1. It amends the existing law to require written consent for an abortion, except in emergency situations, as set forth in the law.
2. It repeals sections 19 to 21 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, which were outdated laws targeting young women.
3. It updates the law to allow authorized healthcare providers, including registered nurses and public health agencies, to provide information on and access to contraception and family planning services. It also allows pharmacists to provide contraception without a prescription, including emergency contraception.
Overall, this bill aims to remove outdated and discriminatory laws that unfairly targeted young women, while updating the law to improve access to reproductive healthcare and family planning resources.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 155 of the Acts of 2018 (on 07/27/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2260 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2260.pdf |
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