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H2370

Prioritizing patient access to care

Introduced·2/27/25
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Massachusetts H2370 prioritizes patient access to care by modifying abortion regulations.

Massachusetts H2370 amends Chapter 112 of the General Laws to prioritize patient access to care by modifying abortion regulations. The bill removes the requirement for a physician to determine if an abortion is necessary to preserve the patient's life or health. Instead, it allows abortions based on the professional judgment of the physician. The bill also removes the need for a second physician's determination and eliminates the second paragraph of Section 12P. These changes aim to streamline the process and enhance patient access to care.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 10, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

Jul 22

House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5595

Jul 22

House

Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending

Jul 22

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending