HB 1680-FN (2018): relative to abortions after viability.

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HB 1680-FN (2018)

relative to abortions after viability.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 21, 2018 the House adopted “Lay HB 1680 on Table” on a roll call 170–163, on a motion by Rep. Eaton. On March 21, 2018 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a roll call 149–177, on a motion by Rep. Murphy.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 21, 2018: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Lay on Table — yeas 170, nays 163, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Remove From Table — yeas 149, nays 177, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 31, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/31/2018 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 LOB 208
  • February 28, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/06/2018 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Lay HB 1680 on Table (Rep. Eaton): MA RC 170-163 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Remove from Table (Rep. Murphy): MF RC 149-177 03/21/2018

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