H2705

Relative to health education in women's correctional institutions

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Health education and contraception access for women in Massachusetts correctional institutions.

The bill mandates health education curricula in women's correctional institutions, covering topics like general health, nutrition, and women's health concerns. It requires the superintendent to offer these curricula monthly, developed in consultation with the Department of Public Health and reevaluated annually. Additionally, the bill ensures that upon admission and at any time thereafter, prisoners receive written information on women's health, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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