An Act to repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy
Summary
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.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Mar 31, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 12, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Mar 5, 2026
House · Referred to committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
Feb 11, 2026
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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