Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 1924
An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James J. O'Day (Democratic)
Cosponsors (15)
- Frank A. Moran (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Michelle L. Badger (Democratic)
- James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democratic)
- Rodney M. Elliott
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
- Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
- Jennifer Balinsky Armini (Democratic)
- Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
- Steven Owens (Democratic)
- William F. MacGregor (Democratic)
- Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of James J. O'Day and Frank A. Moran relative to the mental well-being of new mothers facing criminal charges. 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) - Oct 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary