HB 1502-FN (2014): relative to induced termination of pregnancy statistics.

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HB 1502-FN (2014)

relative to induced termination of pregnancy statistics.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study unanimously, 17–0. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 2014. On March 12, 2014 the House adopted “Special Order” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Chandler. On March 20, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a roll call 188–80. The committee held work sessions on June 3, 2014, June 10, 2014 and September 4, 2014. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended For Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2014, 9:15 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 20, 2014, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • June 3, 2014, 3:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • June 10, 2014, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • September 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Div.of Vital Records Admin., 71 So. Fruit St., Concord
  • October 15, 2014, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 12, 2014, House: Special Order — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2014, House: Interim Study — yeas 188, nays 80, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 16, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/16/2014 9:15 AM LOB 205
  • February 13, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Executive Session: 2/13/2014 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2014: =RESCHEDULED= Executive Session: 2/20/2014 2:00 PM LOB 205
  • February 27, 2014: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2014: Removed from Consent (Rep. Notter)
  • March 12, 2014: Special Order (Rep. Chandler) MA VV
  • March 20, 2014: Refer to Interim Study: MA RC 188-80
  • June 3, 2014: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/3/2014 3:15 PM LOB 205
  • June 10, 2014: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/10/2014 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • September 4, 2014: Interim Study-Subcommittee Work Session: 9/4/2014 10:00 AM Div.of Vital Records Admin., 71 So. Fruit St., Concord
  • October 15, 2014: Executive Session: 10/15/2014 9:30 AM LOB 205
  • October 31, 2014: Interim Study Report: Recommended For Future Legislation (Vote 16-1)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1412-FN (2002): requiring the department of health and human services to compile and maintain induced termination of pregnancy statistics.
  • HB 1177-FN (2004): requiring the department of health and human services to compile and maintain induced termination of pregnancy statistics.

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