HB 1248-FN (2024): relative to restrictions on access to abortion.
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HB 1248-FN (2024)
relative to restrictions on access to abortion.
- Status: Indefinitely postponed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2024, with 1,387 people signed in online: 27 in support, 1,359 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 18, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 1, 2024 the House voted to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a roll call 363–11, on a motion by Rep. Filiault.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dave Testerman (R - Merr 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Sellers (R - Graf 18)
- Sen. Carrie Gendreau (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2024, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, SH Reps Hall
- January 18, 2024, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
Votes
- February 1, 2024, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 363, nays 11, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Judiciary
- January 10, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/10/2024 01:30 pm SH Reps Hall
- January 18, 2024: Executive Session: 01/18/2024 09:00 am LOB 206-208
- January 18, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/18/2024 (Vote 19-1; RC)
- February 1, 2024: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Filiault): MA RC 363-11 02/01/2024