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MA S2145

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Feeney

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Designates October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in Massachusetts
  • Requires the governor to annually issue a proclamation setting aside the date and recommending public observance
  • Aims to increase public awareness of the prevalence of pregnancy loss and the physical and mental toll on affected individuals
  • Covers a broad range of losses including miscarriage, failed IVF or IUI procedures, failed adoption or surrogacy arrangements, fertility-impacting diagnoses, stillbirth, and newborn death
  • Amends Chapter 6 of the General Laws by adding new section 15MMMMMM

Legislative Description

Designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules10/6/2025
State Administration and Regulatory Oversight2/27/2025

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