Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1244
An Act enhancing access to abortion care
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
Cosponsors (10)
- Sally P. Kerans (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
- Julian Cyr (Democratic)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Michael J. Barrett (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1244) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sally P. Kerans, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance access to abortion care. The Judiciary.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S3125 - May 14, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026 - Nov 18, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Nov 7, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary