SB 474 (2026): relative to the effective date of the law regarding collection and reporting of abortion statistics.

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SB 474 (2026)

relative to the effective date of the law regarding collection and reporting of abortion statistics.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 19, 2026 the Senate adopted the motion that it ought to pass on a voice vote, but its third reading was left pending. On February 19, 2026 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Regina Birdsell.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2026, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • February 19, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

  • February 19, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 19, 2026, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 11, 2026: Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am
  • February 19, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026, Vote 3-2
  • February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; 02/19/2026
  • February 19, 2026: Sen. Birdsell Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 02/19/2026
  • February 19, 2026: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 02/19/2026

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