Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 784
An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
Cosponsors (20)
- Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Hannah Kane (Republican)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Brendan P. Crighton (Democratic)
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- William J. Driscoll, Jr. (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps, Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to promote and enhance the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S3045 - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026 - Dec 18, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Oct 2, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Financial Services