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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Rebecca L. Rausch

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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:

Rebecca L. Rausch

Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex


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By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy.  The Judiciary.

 

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 Section 22 of chapter 272 of the General Laws is hereby repealed.