Massachusetts H1991: An Act relative to abortion care for young people

Sponsors

• Dawne Shand (D) · primary sponsor
• Margaret Scarsdale (D)
• Jack Lewis (D, 7th Middlesex)
• Carmine Gentile (D)
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
• Gregory Schwartz (D)
• John Moran (D, 9th Suffolk)
• Tommy Vitolo (D, 15th Norfolk)
• Michelle DuBois (D, 10th Plymouth)
• James Hawkins (D, 2nd Bristol)
• Mike Connolly (D, 26th Middlesex)
• Steven Owens (D, 29th Middlesex)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
2. November 18, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. November 7, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
4. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
5. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
6. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H1991?

H1991 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to abortion care for young people.

What is the status of H1991?

Failed as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored H1991?

Dawne Shand (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1991?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1991