An Act relative to coerced abortion
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to coerced abortion, was introduced to study the issue of coerced abortion in Massachusetts. The bill directs the Judiciary Committee to investigate and analyze the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the practice. It aims to understand the scope of coercion, identify potential protections for individuals, and explore relevant legal frameworks.
Key provisions
- Directs the Judiciary Committee to study coerced abortion.
- Requires the committee to examine legal and ethical aspects.
- The study should consider potential protections for individuals.
- The committee will explore relevant legal frameworks.
- The study order is linked to House Bill 5281.
Who is affected
- Individuals potentially subjected to coercion.
- Healthcare providers.
- The Judiciary Committee.
- Massachusetts residents.
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal study order to examine coerced abortion.
- No specific changes to existing law are outlined in the text.
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
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