H 1389
An Act relative to state funding of certain nonprofits
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Bill overview
This bill, proposed by Representative McKenna, seeks to prohibit the state of Massachusetts from using public funds for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The bill was referred to the Health Care Financing committee and subsequently concurred in by the Senate. It aims to restrict state financial support for this organization.
Key provisions
- Prohibits state funds from being used for Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
- Addresses state funding of nonprofits.
- Was referred to the Health Care Financing committee.
- Received concurrence from the Senate.
- Accompanied a study order (H.5234)
Who is affected
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America
- Massachusetts State Government
- Nonprofit organizations receiving state funding
Notable changes
- This bill represents a restriction on existing state funding practices.
- Similar bills have been proposed in the past.
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Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.1389 194th (Current)
An Act relative to state funding of certain nonprofits
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1389) of Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to prohibit the use of state funds for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Health Care Financing.
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Presenter: Joseph D. McKenna
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1389
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/3/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on Public Health |
| 4/7/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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