HB 591-FN (2023): prohibiting abortions after detection of fetal heartbeat.

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HB 591-FN (2023)

prohibiting abortions after detection of fetal heartbeat.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 23, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 271–110.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, SH Reps Hall
  • March 8, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • March 23, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 271, nays 110, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 16, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/16/2023 01:00 pm SH Reps Hall
  • March 8, 2023: Executive Session: 03/08/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • March 8, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB591-FN 03/08/2023 (Vote 16-4; RC)
  • March 23, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 271-110 03/23/2023

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