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Overview
We work to pass life-affirming legislation, educate the public about the dangers of the current laws in Massachusetts, and effectively lobby Legislators to support pro-life bills.
National Legislation
Federal Legislation from National Right to Life's website
Bills MCFL supports
Here are the bills MCFL supports for the 2023 - 2024 legislative session.
| Bill | Status | Summary/Title | Last Update | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H587 | Intro 25% | Relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education. | 2023-09-26 [Hearing: Oct 10 @ 11:00 am] To Joint Education Committee | Send written testimony |
| H461 | Intro 25% | Relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education. | 2023-09-26 [Hearing: Oct 10 @ 11:00 am] To Joint Education Committee | Send written testimony |
| H462 | Intro 25% | Relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education. | 2023-09-26 [Hearing: Oct 10 @ 11:00 am] To Joint Education Committee | Send written testimony |
| H463 | Intro 25% | Relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education. | 2023-09-26 [Hearing: Oct 10 @ 11:00 am] To Joint Education Committee | Send written testimony |
| H2181 | Intro 25% | Relative to the health of mothers and born alive fetuses after the second trimester. Public Health. | 2023-05-26 To Joint Public Health Committee | Send written testimony |
| H2277 | Intro 25% | Relative to unborn victims of Down Syndrome. Public Health. | 2023-05-26 To Joint Public Health Committee | Send written testimony |
| H1463 | Intro 25% | Relative to the injury or termination of human embryos and fetuses prior to birth. The Judiciary. | 2023-05-09 To Joint Judiciary Committee | Send written testimony |
| H1785 | Intro 25% | Relative to prohibiting abortions because of the diagnosis of Down syndrome in unborn children. The Judiciary. | 2023-02-16 To Joint Judiciary Committee | Send written testimony |
| H1783 | Intro 25% | Relative to informed consent prior to the performance of certain chemical abortions. The Judiciary. | 2023-02-16 To Joint Judiciary Committee | Send written testimony |
| H1784 | Intro 25% | Relative to preserving maternal life and the life of unborn children in the performance of abortions or instances of miscarriages. The Judiciary. | 2023-02-16 To Joint Judiciary Committee | Send written testimony |
Bills MCFL opposes
Here are the bills MCFL opposes for the 2023 - 2024 legislative session.
| Bill | Status | Summary/Title | Last Update | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S268 | Intro 25% | For legislation relative to healthy youth. Education. | 2023-09-26 [Hearing: Oct 10 @ 11:00 am] To Joint Education Committee |
Send written testimony |
| H377 | Intro 25% | For legislation to protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | 2023-07-17 To Joint Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee |
Send written testimony |
| S174 | Intro 25% | For legislation to protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | 2023-07-17 To Joint Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee |
Send written testimony |
| S1331 | Intro 25% | For legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. | 2023-02-16 To Joint Public Health Committee |
Send written testimony |
| H1599 | Intro 25% | Relative to further regulating access to abortion care. The Judiciary. | 2023-02-16 To Joint Judiciary Committee |
Send written testimony |
| S1114 | Intro 25% | For legislation to enhance access to abortion care. The Judiciary. | 2023-02-16 To Joint Judiciary Committee |
Send written testimony |
| H2246 | Intro 25% | For legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health. | 2023-02-16 To Joint Public Health Committee |
Send written testimony |
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How to lobby:
Since MCFL's founding in 1972, we have been bringing a vigorous lobbying effort to the State House. We play a key role in crafting pro-life legislation and each legislative session we present a legislative agenda designed to advance the cause.
Passing legislation, however, is only half the work we do at the Statehouse. The other half is halting the passage of pro-abortion and anti-life measures. Education about these unjust bills and measures is key to defeating them. MCFL is committed to providing the necessary education to ensure that everyone, pro-life and otherwise, understands the pernicious nature of pro-death laws.
How to take action on legislation:
- How To Lobby Effectively
- Look Up Your Legislator - Google Maps
- The Legislative Process in Massachusetts and Your Role in It
- Guidelines for Testifying Before the Legislature
- Write an Effective Letter to the Editor
Archive
MCFL Legislative Action Center
We are thrilled to introduce the MCFL Legislative Action Center, a platform designed to empower citizens like you in Massachusetts. This platform makes it easy support or oppose bills at the Legislature, connect with your representatives, voice your opinions, and support our common causes.