Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2984: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on The Judiciary to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access for patients under the age of 16.
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Plain-language summary
S 2984 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on The Judiciary to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access for patients under the age of 16. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, March 5, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of Liz Miranda and Manny Cruz for legislation to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access for patients under the age of 16, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2984).
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Accompanied by S1579
- Reported from the committee on The Judiciary (under JR10)