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SD 2414

An Act relative to endometriosis awareness

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Hannah Kane and 2 co-sponsors

Creates the Special Commission on Endometriosis to study awareness, education, and access to care in MA, advise on policy, and report findings by Dec 31, 2026.

House concurred
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Bill Summary · SD 2414

Summary: An Act relative to endometriosis awareness (Senate Docket No. 2414)

Purpose and intent

  • Establish a special, independent commission to study endometriosis and related conditions, raise public and professional awareness, and make policy recommendations to improve awareness, diagnosis, and access to care in Massachusetts.
  • Place the commission within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) but not subject to its control.

Key provisions and changes

  • Creates Section 223 in Chapter 6 of the General Laws establishing the Special Commission on Endometriosis.
  • Mission includes:
    • Assessing current research availability and provider education on endometriosis, desmoid tumors, and related conditions.
    • Assisting the Department of Public Health (DPH) and other state entities and organizations in developing professional and public educational materials and programs.
    • Assisting with applications for federal funding aligned with the commission’s mission.
    • Addressing other relevant matters as identified by the commission.
    • Providing guidance on current research, best/promising treatment practices, and policy recommendations (including potential legislation) to improve public awareness and access to care.
    • Conducting public hearings, forums, or meetings as needed.
  • Requires the commission to produce a formal report with study findings and recommendations to the clerks of the House and Senate and to the Ways and Means committees no later than December 31, 2026.

Composition and appointments

The commission shall consist of a broad set of appointees, including:
- 2 members appointed by the Senate President; 1 member appointed by the Senate Minority Leader.
- 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the House; 1 member appointed by the House Minority Leader.
- The Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (or designee; ex officio).
- The Commissioner of the Department of Public Health (or designee; ex officio).
- The Commissioner of Insurance (or designee; ex officio).
- 2 members appointed by the Governor.
- 1 member appointed by AllPaths Family Building (who has endometriosis or a close family member with endometriosis).
- 1 member appointed by the Center for Endometriosis Care of Mount Auburn Hospital.
- 1 member appointed by the Endometriosis Summit (who has endometriosis or a close family member with endometriosis).
- 3 members appointed by the Massachusetts Medical Society (including at least 1 obstetrician/gynecologist and at least 1 expert in desmoid tumors).
- 1 member appointed by the New England Fertility Society.
- The Senate President and the Speaker of the House shall designate co-chairs from among their appointees.

Duties and activities

  • Investigate and raise awareness about endometriosis.
  • Improve the care of individuals with endometriosis.
  • Assess research availability and provider education; assist in creating educational materials and programs.
  • Help pursue federal funding for related efforts.
  • Advise the governor, the General Court, and the secretary of health and human services on current research and best practices; propose policies and legislation to improve awareness and access to care.
  • May hold public hearings, forums, or meetings to gather information and raise awareness.

Reporting and timeline

  • Final report due to the clerks of the House and Senate and to the Ways and Means committees by December 31, 2026.

Procedural status

  • Introduced and filed: January 17, 2025 (Senate No. 1638; Senate Docket 2414).
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health on February 27, 2025.
  • House concurred on February 27, 2025.
  • Status: House concurred; the bill is a proposed measure pending enactment.

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

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