Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1579
An Act to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
Cosponsors (9)
- Julian Cyr (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Brendan P. Crighton (Democratic)
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of Liz Miranda and Manny Cruz for legislation to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access for patients under the age of 16. Public Health.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2984 - Dec 8, 2025 · House
House concurred - Dec 4, 2025 · Senate
Discharged to the committee on The Judiciary - Jun 30, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Health