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MA S2984

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on the Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • The Senate Judiciary Committee is authorized and directed to investigate and study Senate Bill 1579 concerning abortion access for minors under age 16.
  • The original petition was filed by Senators Liz Miranda and Manny Cruz to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access for patients under 16.
  • The committee reported the study order on March 2, 2026, with the formal order dated March 5, 2026.
  • This is a procedural study order, not substantive legislation—it directs further examination of the underlying bill rather than enacting changes directly.

Legislative Description

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.

Last Action

Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2026
Rules3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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