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MA HD 5650

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An Act to repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA HD 5650 pass?

Not yet. MA HD 5650 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-05): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary

What is MA HD 5650 about?

By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Jay D. Livingstone relative to the concealment of the death of child born out of wedlock. The Judiciary.

Description

By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Jay D. Livingstone relative to the concealment of the death of child born out of wedlock. The Judiciary.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-05 — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
Bill type
proposed bill
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Sponsors

  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor
  • Jay D. Livingstonecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-05

    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-02-11

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD5650

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