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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Jay D. Livingstone

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act to repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Lindsay N. Sabadosa

1st Hampshire

2/5/2026

Jay D. Livingstone

8th Suffolk

2/5/2026


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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act to repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Section 22 of chapter 272 of the General Laws is hereby repealed.