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MA H1628

Relative to unborn children


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require that physicians anesthetize fetuses prior to performing abortions. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill requires physicians to anesthetize fetuses prior to performing abortions, except in certain circumstances where the administration of anesthesia would pose a serious risk to the life or health of the mother, or the pregnancy has not reached 20 weeks gestation, or the mother directs that anesthesia not be administered. The purpose of this requirement is to prevent fetal pain during the abortion procedure.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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