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H 1662

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 26, 2026.

An Act relative to coerced abortion.

Bill ID MA-194-H-1662
Session 194
Status failed
Committee The Judiciary
House failed 2026-03-26
Abortion / Reproductive Policy
Summary

SECTION 1. Chapter 112 of the General laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following Section 12½S: SECTION 12½S. Section 1. (a) As ...

Sponsor
DeCoste, David F.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-26 Status failed
2026-03-26 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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