On July 29, 2022 Massachusetts enacted new laws to protect patients and providers who offer or require reproductive healthcare - including abortion - and also to secure and protect gender affirming care. This historic legislation was hard work and required compromise. Senator Cindy Friedman was lead negotiator for the Senate as their proposed legislation was reconciled in conference committee with similar bills from the House. Learn more about the process, the benefits, and the limits of this vital legislative effort.
