Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 3397: An Act supporting families who experience the birth of a stillborn child
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 3397 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on November 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act supporting families who experience the birth of a stillborn child. Primary sponsor: Paul Feeney (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Referred to the committee on Revenue.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to support families who experience the birth of a stillborn child. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Feeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and 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
- Referred to the committee on Revenue
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently