Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1662: An Act relative to coerced abortion
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1662 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to coerced abortion. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1662) of David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and others relative to coerced abortion. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Alan Silvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary