Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2428: An Act protecting the health of the mother and a born alive fetus after the second trimester
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2428 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting the health of the mother and a born alive fetus after the second trimester. Primary sponsor: Colleen Garry (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5234.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2428) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the health of mothers and born alive fetuses after the second trimester. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Garry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
“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 H5234
- Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health