H 1663
An Act relative to unborn victims of violence
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to unborn victims of violence, seeks to address the injury or termination of human embryos and fetuses prior to birth. It was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently reported. The bill is currently undergoing a study order. This legislation aims to examine issues related to violence against unborn victims.
Key provisions
- Initiates a study order regarding the injury or termination of human embryos and fetuses.
- Addresses potential harm to unborn victims of violence.
- Was referred to the Judiciary committee for review.
- Currently undergoing a study order (H5281).
- Similar bills have been proposed in the past.
- Scheduled for a hearing on November 18, 2025.
Who is affected
- Potential victims of violence (unborn fetuses)
- Healthcare providers
- The Judiciary
- The public
Notable changes
- The bill is currently in a study order phase.
- It builds upon previous attempts to address similar issues (H.935, H.3432, H.1535, H.1463).
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsor
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.1663 194th (Current)
An Act relative to unborn victims of violence
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1663) of David F. DeCoste relative to the injury or termination of human embryos and fetuses prior to birth. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: David F. DeCoste
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1663
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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