H.1195 Resources for Advocates and Legislators

Please explore these resources to learn more about this important public health issue. If you are a Massachusetts resident, we urge you to contact your local state representative and senator in the Massachusetts Statehouse by phone or email using these templates. You can find your legislators here.

We would like to thank all the advocates for H.1195 for their continued support. We would also like to thank Representative Kay Khan for her leadership in sponsoring and championing this bill. Rep. Khan is a strong advocate for important issues in mental healthcare, eating disorders, and women’s and children’s health. For more information, visit her website here.

We look forward to continuing to work with advocates for policy change to address this important issue.

STRIPED Resources for Advocates and Legislators:

Massachusetts H.1195
H.1195 Policy Brief
STRIPED Coalition Sign-on Letter
Massachusetts Fact Sheet
Other State Fact Sheet
Talking Points
Science Summaries
The Dangers of Diet Pills and Muscle-Building Supplements
Tips For Meeting With Your Legislator MA

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