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Medical groups, Planned Parenthood urge repeal of parental‑consent/judicial‑bypass for minors
Summary
Planned Parenthood and medical witnesses told the committee S.1579 would remove parental‑consent and judicial‑bypass requirements for minors and prevent delays and involuntary exposure of vulnerable youth to court processes; opponents argued parental involvement protects minors and raised concerns about family and faith values.
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, physicians and student advocates urged the Joint Committee on Public Health to support S.1579, which would remove the parental‑consent requirement and the judicial‑bypass process for minors seeking abortion care.
"Judicial bypass is an invasive process with no medical benefit," said Dominique…
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