Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 697: An Act to increase access to nurse-midwifery services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 697 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to increase access to nurse-midwifery services. Primary sponsor: Brendan Crighton (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 697) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Crighton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services