HB 1477-FN (2022): prohibiting abortions after detection of fetal heartbeat.

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HB 1477-FN (2022)

prohibiting abortions after detection of fetal heartbeat.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 16, 2022 the House adopted “Lay HB1477 on Table” on a roll call 185–143, on a motion by Rep. Marjorie Smith.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, SH Reps Hall
  • February 18, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • March 16, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 185, nays 143, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 9, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/09/2022 10:00 am SH Reps Hall
  • February 18, 2022: Executive Session: 02/18/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
  • March 3, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 11-10; RC)
  • March 3, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 16, 2022: Lay HB1477 on Table (Rep. M. Smith): MA RC 185-143 03/16/2022

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