Taherabadi, a teenager from Karaj, was arrested on January 25, 2026, and
has since been linked to the protests, not over allegations of
violence, but for reportedly helping injured demonstrators during
clashes.
Her case has since drawn international attention, not only because of the seriousness of the charges she faces, but because it highlights how even indirect involvement in protest-related situations can be treated under some of the country’s harshest legal provisions.
Her case has since drawn international attention, not only because of the seriousness of the charges she faces, but because it highlights how even indirect involvement in protest-related situations can be treated under some of the country’s harshest legal provisions.
Babies are not products to be bought and sold. Where is the humanity? Babies are not a "right" for you to own.
This bill allows CHILDREN to get healthcare and CONSENT to healthcare (including shots/vaccinations) they don't understand and cannot comprehend... all without parental knowledge.
AND says it will KEEP THESE RECORDS HIDDEN FROM PARENTS
1. Expansion of Minor Consent
The bill explicitly expands the state's existing minor consent law (M.G.L. c. 112 §12F). While the current law allows "mature minors" to consent to the diagnosis and treatment of certain illnesses, S.3070 adds the word "prevention." This modification legally allows minors to consent to preventive care—including vaccinations—without parental knowledge or consent.
2. The Claim About "Hiding" Records From Parents
Opponents of the bill, such as Health Action Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Family Institute, point out that by granting a minor the exclusive legal right to consent to a medical procedure, the medical records associated with that procedure are legally protected under standard healthcare privacy laws (like HIPAA). Consequently, if a minor exercises their right to confidential preventative care, healthcare providers are restricted from disclosing those specific records to parents without the minor's permission.
3. Current Status of the Bill
- Bill Progression: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing recommended that the bill "ought to pass" and advanced it as a new draft under the designation S.3070 (formerly S.2623).
- Next Steps: It is currently under review by the Senate Ways and Means Committee. It must pass through this committee, receive full votes in both the state House and Senate, and be signed by the Governor to become a law.
