H2658

To provide reproductive health care to incarcerated individuals

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2658 ensures incarcerated individuals have access to reproductive health care, including contraceptives and abortion services.

Massachusetts H2658 mandates that incarcerated individuals have access to comprehensive reproductive health care, including contraceptive services, emergency contraception, and non-prescription birth control methods. The bill requires the Department of Correction to establish regulations for the distribution of all FDA-approved birth control methods, available free of charge. It also mandates that the Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association develop standards of care and policies for abortion.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 26, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026