MassVoter.com← All 2017–2018 votesSenate roll call #66 · 2017–2018 session · July 20, 2017
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What they voted on
Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)
Official wording: S.2128, Question on passing the bill to be engrossed
Who filed S.2128
Sponsor NONE
Passed
Every member's vote
Voted yes (31)
- Michael J. Barrett Third Middlesex · Democrat
- Joseph A. Boncore First Suffolk and Middlesex · Democrat
- Michael D. Brady Second Plymouth and Bristol · Democrat
- William N. Brownsberger Second Suffolk and Middlesex · Democrat
- Harriette L. Chandler First Worcester · Democrat
- Sonia Chang-Diaz Second Suffolk · Democrat
- Cynthia Stone Creem First Middlesex and Norfolk · Democrat
- Julian Cyr Cape and Islands · Democrat
- Sal N. DiDomenico Middlesex and Suffolk · Democrat
- Eileen M. Donoghue First Middlesex · Democrat
- James B. Eldridge Middlesex and Worcester · Democrat
- Jennifer L. Flanagan Worcester and Middlesex · Democrat
- Linda Dorcena Forry First Suffolk · Democrat
- Anne M. Gobi Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex · Democrat
- Adam G. Hinds Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden · Democrat
- Patricia D. Jehlen Second Middlesex · Democrat
- John F. Keenan Norfolk and Plymouth · Democrat
- Barbara A. L'Italien Second Essex and Middlesex · Democrat
- Eric P. Lesser First Hampden and Hampshire · Democrat
- Jason M. Lewis Fifth Middlesex · Democrat
- Joan B. Lovely Second Essex · Democrat
- Thomas M. McGee Third Essex · Democrat
- Mark C. Montigny Second Bristol and Plymouth · Democrat
- Michael O. Moore Second Worcester · Democrat
- Marc R. Pacheco First Plymouth and Bristol · Democrat
- Michael J. Rodrigues First Bristol and Plymouth · Democrat
- Stanley C. Rosenberg Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester · Democrat
- Richard J. Ross Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex · Republican
- Karen E. Spilka Second Middlesex and Norfolk · Democrat
- Walter F. Timilty Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth · Democrat
- James T. Welch Hampden · Democrat
Voted no (6)
- Viriato M. deMacedo Plymouth and Barnstable · Republican
- Ryan C. Fattman Worcester and Norfolk · Republican
- Donald F. Humason, Jr. Second Hampden and Hampshire · Republican
- Patrick M. O'Connor Plymouth and Norfolk · Republican
- Michael F. Rush Norfolk and Suffolk · Democrat
- Bruce E. Tarr First Essex and Middlesex · Republican
Did not vote (1)
- Kathleen O'Connor Ives First Essex · Democrat
What it means
Sets rules for schools that teach sexual health education. Requires a written policy that notifies parents at least 30 days before instruction, lets them review materials and withdraw their child without penalty, and gives withdrawn students another activity. Schools that offer a comprehensive sexual health curriculum must make it medically accurate and age-appropriate and cover listed topics, including human development and anatomy, abstinence and delaying sex, preventing STDs and pregnancy including contraception, consent and healthy relationships, and information on sexual orientation and gender identity. Also directs the state education department to update the health curriculum framework, write child exploitation awareness guidelines for grades 2 to 12, and review outside contractors' materials every 2 years; takes effect for the 2018-2019 school year.
Source: official text and history of S.2128 on malegislature.gov.
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Source: S.2128 on malegislature.gov · official roll call. MassVoter never grades or scores legislators. How to read this