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MA H2546

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alyson Sullivan-Almeida

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the provider knows the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion due to a Down syndrome test result, diagnosis, or belief that the fetus has Down syndrome

  • Establishes criminal penalties for violations including up to 15 years in state prison, up to 2.5 years in jail, and/or fines up to $15,000

  • Requires mandatory revocation of medical licenses for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives who violate the prohibition

  • Creates civil liability for violators, allowing affected parties to sue for compensatory and exemplary damages plus attorney's fees

  • Explicitly exempts pregnant women from criminal prosecution, conspiracy charges, or complicity for abortions performed in violation of the act

Legislative Description

Related to unborn victims of Down Syndrome

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5235

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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