H 1204

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 12, 2026.

An Act establishing pregnancy as a qualifying event.

Bill ID MA-194-H-1204
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Financial Services
House failed 2026-03-12
Abortion / Reproductive Policy
Summary

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, in addition to any qualifying event under federal law, rule, or regulation that makes one eligible for a ...

Sponsor
Jones, Jr., Bradley H.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-12 Status failed
2026-03-12 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5207
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