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HD 713

An Act relative to protecting reproductive destiny

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jamie Eldridge and 3 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill establishing state-level legal protections for individuals' reproductive autonomy including contraception, fertility treatment, and pregnancy decisions.

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Bill Summary · HD 713

Legislative bill overview

HD 713 seeks to protect reproductive rights in Massachusetts by establishing legal safeguards around contraception access, fertility treatment, and pregnancy-related decisions. The bill aims to codify reproductive autonomy protections at the state level, particularly in response to federal policy uncertainty following changes to national reproductive jurisprudence.

Why is this important

With federal constitutional protections for reproductive rights no longer guaranteed, states have become the primary battleground for reproductive policy. Massachusetts residents and those seeking care in the state could face new restrictions or legal exposure without explicit state-level protections. This bill addresses whether individuals have enforceable rights to make their own reproductive decisions without state interference.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Disagreement over what reproductive decisions should be protected (contraception, abortion, fertility treatments, gestational surrogacy) and at what developmental stages
  • Religious/conscience exemptions: Whether healthcare providers, employers, or institutions with religious objections can opt out of providing or covering reproductive services
  • Parental involvement: Questions about minors' reproductive autonomy versus parental rights and notification requirements
  • Public funding: Whether the state must fund reproductive services and whether taxpayer money should support procedures some constituents oppose on moral grounds

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

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