Our economy, healthcare infrastructure, education system, and community vitality depends on public health. I have been a vocal advocate in the Senate to protect you, your loved ones, and our communities from deadly and preventable diseases – including COVID-19 – throughout my tenure in the Legislature.

In September 2019, Leader Paul Donato and I filed the Community Immunity Act, a bill to create standardized and centralized immunizations requirements and exemption processes for child care centers, K-12 schools, summer camps, and colleges and universities throughout the Commonwealth. I have also been a leader in progressive policy to reduce disparities in maternal health and expand access to midwifery care in Massachusetts, as much work is needed to close race and income-based disparities in maternal health care.

 

A critical component of public health is abortion care, and any person seeking an abortion should be able to make that decision with the support of a trusted medical provider, without interference from lawmakers or fear of legal repercussions. I am deeply proud to use my experience as a scholar in reproductive justice and the law to protect and advance reproductive freedom and the right to choose here in Massachusetts.

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LEAD-SPONSORED LEGISLATION   

 

• S. 1335 | An Act advancing the health of pregnant persons

• S. 1332 | An Act relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety

• S. 1334 | An Act to reduce racial disparities in maternal health

• S. 1453 | An Act to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women

• S. 1452 | An Act for health education in women's correctional institutions

• S. 1014| An Act relative to consensual adolescent sexual activity

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