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MA S 1492

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An Act relative to newborn infant safe sleep practices

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

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Did MA S 1492 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1492 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-26): Accompanied a study order, see S2972

What is MA S 1492 about?

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1492) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to provide written materials on safe sleep practices at the time of infant’s discharge from the hospital. Public Health.

Who sponsors MA S 1492?

Brendan P. Crighton is the primary sponsor of MA S 1492.

Description

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1492) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to provide written materials on safe sleep practices at the time of infant’s discharge from the hospital. Public Health.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-26 — Accompanied a study order, see S2972
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Brendan P. Crightonprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-26

    Accompanied a study order, see S2972

  2. 2026-01-15

    Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

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  3. 2025-07-14

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-07-14

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:45 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. 2025-07-03

    Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  6. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  7. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1492

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