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S 1227

An Act relative to bodily autonomy and family integrity

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Patrick O'Connor

Massachusetts bill establishing bodily autonomy and family integrity protections; specific provisions unclear pending June 2025 Judiciary Committee hearing.

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
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Bill Summary · S 1227

Legislative bill overview

S 1227 addresses bodily autonomy and family integrity in Massachusetts, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the provided action history. Based on the bill's title, it likely involves protections related to medical decision-making, parental rights, or reproductive choices. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee in February 2025 and has a scheduled hearing for June 10, 2025.

Why is this important

Bills addressing bodily autonomy and family integrity directly affect citizens' legal rights over medical decisions, parental authority, and personal freedoms. The outcome could reshape how Massachusetts law handles consent, medical treatment, and family relationships, with implications for healthcare providers, parents, and individuals seeking medical care.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "bodily autonomy": Unclear whether this addresses medical decision-making for minors, reproductive rights, or other medical procedures, each generating different stakeholder concerns
  • Parental rights vs. individual rights: Potential tension between parents' authority over minor children's medical decisions and children's emerging autonomy rights
  • Healthcare provider obligations: Questions about what responsibilities healthcare providers have when bodily autonomy claims conflict with medical recommendations or existing law

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

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