MA H931

Bill

Relative to sex selection in pregnancy

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit abortions solely on account of the sex of the unborn child. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prohibit abortions solely on the basis of the sex of the unborn child. Specifically, it amends existing Massachusetts law by adding a provision that prohibits physicians from intentionally performing abortions if they know the mother is seeking the abortion solely due to the sex of the unborn child. The bill applies to abortions performed under Sections 12L and 12M of Chapter 112 of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

James Lyons (R), Matt Muratore (R), Elizabeth Poirier (R), John Rogers (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H931

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H931
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H931.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1211	To advance the safety of women seeking to terminate a pregnancy	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H4874	Judiciary Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H893	To improve the safety of young women	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To

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MA H931

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