All Roll Calls
Yes: 12 • No: 0
MassachusettsS 784194th General Court (2025-2026)Senate
An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce
Sponsored By: Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
In Committee
Financial ServicesHealth Care Financing
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joan B. Lovely
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
Democratic • Senate
Bruce E. Tarr
Republican • Senate
Hannah Kane
Republican • House
James B. Eldridge
Democratic • Senate
Jason M. Lewis
Democratic • Senate
Joanne M. Comerford
Democratic • Senate
Liz Miranda
Democratic • Senate
Manny Cruz
Democratic • House
Michael D. Brady
Democratic • Senate
Michael O. Moore
Democratic • Senate
Patricia D. Jehlen
Democratic • Senate
Patrick M. O'Connor
Republican • Senate
Paul W. Mark
Democratic • Senate
Pavel M. Payano
Democratic • Senate
Rebecca L. Rausch
Democratic • Senate
Robyn K. Kennedy
Democratic • Senate
Sal N. DiDomenico
Democratic • Senate
Susannah M. Whipps
Independent • House
Vanna Howard
Democratic • Senate
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 3/30/2026
Committee Favorable with Amendment: Ought to pass with an amendment - New Draft
Yes: 6 • No: 0 • Other: 1
committee vote • 11/18/2025
Committee Favorable: Ought to pass
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Accompanied a new draft, see S3045
4/8/2026SenateCommittee recommended ought to pass with an amendment
4/7/2026SenateReporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026
3/19/2026SenateBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
12/18/2025SenateHearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
10/2/2025legislatureHouse concurred
2/27/2025HouseReferred to the committee on Financial Services
2/27/2025Senate
Bill Text
As Filed
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