Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 1665
An Act related to Down syndrome
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David F. DeCoste (Republican)
Cosponsors (6)
- Joseph D. McKenna (Republican)
- Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida (Republican)
- Colleen M. Garry (Democratic)
- Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democratic)
- Steven George Xiarhos (Republican)
- John R. Gaskey (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1665) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to performing or attempting to perform abortions sought because of Down syndrome. The Judiciary.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 26, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) - Nov 18, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Nov 7, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary