In CommitteeFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Latest Action
Joint: Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
The bill eliminates Section 22 of chapter 272 of the General Laws, which currently makes pregnancy a criminal act. It removes any criminal penalties for pregnant individuals, ensuring that pregnancy is no longer treated as a crime. This change affects anyone who could have been prosecuted under that provision and aligns the state’s statutes with modern reproductive rights standards.
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