Women’s health

Senator Friedman has co-sponsored the following bills relative to women’s health in the 2017-2018 legislative session:

S499 An Act advancing contraceptive coverage and economic security in our state

  • Summary: This bill would require all Massachusetts insurance companies cover all contraceptive methods approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

S754 An Act safeguarding the health care decisions of young adults

  • Summary: This bill would take steps to ensure young woman have access to the healthcare they need by adjusting the age of consent for abortions, bringing Massachusetts in line with other state statues that give young people age 16 and older the right the consent to various forms of healthcare.

S788 An Act to protect girls from genital mutilation

  • Summary: This bill would prohibit female genital mutilation in the Commonwealth and provide resources to survivors.