Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on The Judiciary to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access for patients under the age of 16.
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Overview
This order authorizes the Joint Committee on the Judiciary to conduct an investigation and study of a current Senate document concerning expanding abortion access for patients under the age of 16. The committee will examine barriers to accessing abortion care for this specific population. The goal of this study is to gather information that could potentially inform future legislation addressing this issue.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Joint Committee on the Judiciary to investigate.
- Focuses the investigation on barriers to abortion access.
- Specifically targets patients under the age of 16.
- The study will examine a current Senate document.
- The committee will report its findings and recommendations.
Who is affected
- Patients under the age of 16
- Healthcare providers
- The Joint Committee on the Judiciary
- The Massachusetts Legislature
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Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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