H 1661
An Act to protect victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect victims of rape and the children conceived as a result of those rapes. It seeks to address the unique challenges faced by these individuals and their families. The bill’s specific provisions are currently under study by the Massachusetts legislature. The goal is to provide support and potentially establish legal protections for those affected.
Key provisions
- The bill is currently undergoing a study order by the Massachusetts legislature.
- It addresses the needs of victims of rape.
- It considers the circumstances of children conceived during rape.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- A hearing was scheduled for June 10, 2025.
Who is affected
- Victims of rape
- Children conceived during rape
Notable changes
- The bill is currently in a study phase, with specific provisions yet to be finalized.
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.1661 194th (Current)
An Act to protect victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense
By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1661) of David F. DeCoste and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenters: David F. DeCoste , Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1661
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 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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