Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5244: An Act to repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5244 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Livingstone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
- Referred to the committee on House Rules