Massachusetts H4294 strengthens protections for reproductive and gender-affirming health care services.

Massachusetts H4294 amends various sections of state law to strengthen protections for reproductive and gender-affirming health care services. It prohibits state and local agencies from cooperating with out-of-state inquiries into lawful health care activities within Massachusetts. The bill also restricts the disclosure of personal information of individuals involved in providing or seeking such health care services. Additionally, it mandates that courts consider the impact on gender-affirming care when deciding custody and visitation matters.

Massachusetts H4294 strengthens protections for reproductive and gender-affirming health care services.

Massachusetts H4294 amends various sections of state law to strengthen protections for reproductive and gender-affirming health care services. It prohibits state and local agencies from cooperating with out-of-state inquiries into lawful health care activities within Massachusetts. The bill also restricts the disclosure of personal information of individuals involved in providing or seeking such health care services. Additionally, it mandates that courts consider the impact on gender-affirming care when deciding custody and visitation matters.