S 2145
An Act designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
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Bill overview
This bill designates October 15th as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in Massachusetts. The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness of the significant emotional and physical challenges faced by individuals and families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. It aims to provide a day for remembrance, support, and advocacy related to this difficult experience.
Key provisions
- Designates October 15th as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.
- The designation applies to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- The bill was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
- The bill was passed by the Senate on March 19, 2026.
- The bill was concurred in by the House on February 27, 2025.
- The bill was read second and ordered to a third reading in both the Senate and House.
- The bill was reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session.
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing pregnancy and infant loss
- Families of those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss
- Healthcare providers
- Advocacy groups supporting bereaved parents
- The general public of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific day for remembrance and awareness of pregnancy and infant loss.
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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
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Bill S.2145 194th (Current)
An Act designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2145) of Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis and Hannah Kane for legislation to designate October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul R. Feeney Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 13 actions for Bill S.2145
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/6/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 3/16/2026 | Senate | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 3/16/2026 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 3/16/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Read third |
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #141 (Yeas 38 to Nays 0) |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 4/21/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 4/21/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/21/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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