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H5244Introduced in the House

To repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy

IntroducedJoint Judiciary

Introduced by Lindsay Sabadosa, District 01-HAM

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Official description

Relative to the concealment of the death of child born out of wedlock. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

March 31, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

  2. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

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