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SD 1199

An Act ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jo Comerford and 6 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill requiring comprehensive insurance and healthcare access to pregnancy-related services, referred to Financial Services Committee for budgetary and coverage analysis.

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Bill Summary · SD 1199

Legislative bill overview

SD 1199 is a Massachusetts bill aimed at ensuring access to "full spectrum pregnancy care." Based on the title and sponsorship, the bill likely addresses insurance coverage, public funding, or regulatory access to a comprehensive range of pregnancy-related services. The specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, making precise analysis of its mechanisms limited at this stage.

Why is this important

Pregnancy care access directly affects maternal health outcomes, healthcare costs for pregnant individuals, and insurance coverage standards. Legislation in this area influences what services insurance must cover, how Medicaid handles pregnancy-related care, and whether regulatory barriers exist to accessing various pregnancy services.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "full spectrum": Depending on final language, this could encompass contraception, abortion services, or prenatal/postpartum care—each generating different political support and opposition
  • Insurance mandate scope: Whether the bill requires private insurers to cover all services, which services qualify, and resulting premium cost implications
  • Public funding mechanisms: Whether state funding or Medicaid expansion is required, creating budget questions and taxpayer impact debates
  • Regulatory implementation: How the bill defines compliance, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties for non-compliance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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