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Massachusetts House Bill H1311
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Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H1311

Introduced
2/27/25  

Caption

Ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care

Impact

If enacted, HB 1311 would specifically impact several existing laws under chapters 32A, 118E, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G of the General Laws. Specifically, it would assure that health insurers and plans are compliant with the new provisions to include licensed certified professional midwives in their coverage. This would broaden the scope of pregnancy care services recognized under Massachusetts law, aiming to alleviate barriers for accessing these services.

Summary

House Bill 1311, presented by Representative Lindsay N. Sabadosa and co-sponsored by several legislators, aims to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care in Massachusetts. The bill seeks to amend various sections of state law pertaining to health insurance and midwifery regulations. A significant focus of the bill is the inclusion of licensed certified professional midwives alongside certified nurse midwives as recognized providers of pregnancy care. By doing so, the bill enhances the availability and variety of pregnancy-related services accessible to expectant parents in the state.

Contention

A notable point of contention surrounding the bill is the removal of language related to abortion and abortion-related care from sections of the health law. Proponents of HB 1311 argue that this approach creates a more inclusive framework for pregnancy care services, ensuring that all pregnant individuals have access to necessary resources without discrimination. However, there are concerns from certain advocacy groups that removing specific terms related to abortion could diminish clarity around reproductive health services and potentially hinder access for individuals seeking specific types of care.

Companion Bills

MA H4343

Replaced by Ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care

Previously Filed As

MA S761

Ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care

MA H4343

Ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care

MA H2370

Prioritizing patient access to care

MA H1954

Ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings

MA H1351

Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism

MA H3496

Ensuring solar energy access

MA H1815

Enhancing access to abortion

MA H1449

Ensuring students' access to academic transcripts

MA H2686

Relative to police interactions with persons on the autism spectrum

MA H1230

Mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer

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