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MA H5244

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Sabadosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 22 of Chapter 272 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which concerns concealment of the death of a child born out of wedlock
  • Filed on February 5, 2026 by Representatives Lindsay N. Sabadosa (1st Hampshire) and Jay D. Livingstone (8th Suffolk)
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration
  • Subject to Joint Rule 12, which governs late-filed legislation requiring special approval to proceed

Legislative Description

To repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy

Last Action

Senate concurred

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026
Rules2/11/2026

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