H 2658
An Act to provide reproductive health care to incarcerated individuals
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts have access to reproductive health care services. Currently, access to these services is limited, and this legislation seeks to address this gap by providing necessary medical care within correctional facilities. The bill intends to improve the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals by offering comprehensive reproductive healthcare options. It focuses on providing these services to those incarcerated in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Provides reproductive health care services to incarcerated individuals.
- Addresses the current lack of access to these services.
- Ensures access to necessary medical care within correctional facilities.
- Focuses on improving the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts
- Correctional facilities in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Addresses a current gap in healthcare access for incarcerated individuals.
- Potentially expands the scope of healthcare services offered within correctional facilities.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
Jay D. Livingstone
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.2658 194th (Current)
An Act to provide reproductive health care to incarcerated individuals
By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2658) of Jay D. Livingstone, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to provide reproductive health care to incarcerated individuals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Jay D. Livingstone , Mindy Domb Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2658
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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