The Shield Act Passes House

Democrats expand shield law protecting abortion, trans care

BOSTON — Massachusetts House Democrats approved a plan to update a 2022 state law that shields reproductive and transgender care from out-of-state legal action.

Dems expand shield law protecting abortion, trans care

BOSTON — Massachusetts House Democrats approved a plan to update a 2022 state law that shields reproductive and transgender care from out-of-state legal action.

House passes additional legal protections for reproductive and transgender care patients, providers

BOSTON — With one top Democrat invoking Yogi Berra's famous "deja vu all over again" quote, the House on Wednesday approved the latest attempt to strengthen access to reproductive and transgender care in the face of out-of-state legal threats.

The Shield Act passes House

BOSTON (WWLP) - The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed an updated version of the Shield Act protecting patients and providers engaging in reproductive and gender affirming care. 10 years later, Springfield native Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan remembered This Act improves upon a 2022 version and works to protect personal data of patients and providers, preserve access to emergency care like abortions, and prevent insurance disc…

Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis Votes to Strengthen Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Protections Amidst Trump Admin. Threat - Framingham Source

Rep. Jack Lewis joined House colleagues in passing crucial legislation that protects access for individuals engaging in health care in the Commonwealth.