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H1718Introduced in the House

Relative to the concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children

Introduced

Introduced by Colleen Garry, District 36-MID

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Official description

Relative to the concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

March 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  5. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  6. Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

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