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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.
Bills MCFL supports
For the 2025 - 2026 Massachusetts legislative session.
| Bill | Summary/Title | Last Update | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.1662 | An Act Relative to Coerced Abortion |
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order Note: No Date of Update |
N/A |
| H.1665 | An Act Related to Down Syndrome |
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order Note: No Date of Update |
N/A |
| H.2493 | Protecting PRCs from Taxpayer-Funded ad campaigns |
Accompanied a study order, see H5235 - 03/16/2026 |
N/A |
| An Act related to unborn victims of Down Syndrome | Accompanied a study order, see H5235 - 03/16/2026 | N/A | |
| An Act protecting the health of the mother and a born-alive fetus after the second trimester | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 - 03/16/2026 | N/A | |
| An Act to Defund Planned Parenthood |
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N/A | |
| H.217 | An Act Relative to Ensuring Resources and Support for Pregnant and Parenting Families |
Accompanied a study order, see H4919 - 2/17/2026 |
N/A |
Bills MCFL opposes
For the 2025 - 2026 Massachusetts legislative session.
| Bill | Summary/Title | Last Update | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor-Prescribed Suicide - "An Act relative to the end of life options" |
Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 Updated: 03/19/2026 |
Contact your Legislator | |
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H.656 / S.340 |
Pro-abortion Sexual Education curriculum - "An Act Relative to Healthy Youth" |
11/17/2025 Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means/Senate Ways and Means |
Submit Written Testimony |
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S.1563 / H.2370 |
An Act Prioritizing Patient Access to Care (removes 24-week limit on abortions) |
Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 Updated: 03/19/2026 |
Submit Written Testimony |
| H.1311 / S.761 | An Act ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care |
11/17/2025 Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
Submit Written Testimony |
| H.4746 | An Act establishing the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act |
11/17/2025 Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means Note: see also S.2619 |
Submit Written Testimony |
| S.1244 | An Act enhancing access to abortion care |
Referred to Joint Committee on the Judiciary Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026 |
Submit Written Testimony |
| S.1579 | An Act to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access |
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2984 - 3/5/2026 |
N/A |
| H.4122 | An Act relative to deceptive trade practices (Gag Rule on PRCs and Abortion Pill Reversal) | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 - 03/16/2026 | N/A |
| H.1991 | Eliminating parental consent or notification from minors to get an abortion - "An Act relative to abortion care for young people" |
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) Updated: 03/26/2026 |
N/A |
| H.1815 | Abortion access expansion - "An Act enhancing access to abortion" |
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) Updated: 03/26/2026 |
N/A |
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National Legislation
Federal Legislation from National Right to Life's website
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:
- Find your Legislator
- How To Lobby Effectively
- The Legislative Process in Massachusetts and Your Role in It
- Guidelines for Testifying Before the Legislature
- Write an Effective Letter to the Editor
- Current Election Voter Guide & Scorecard
- Find Your Voting Location
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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.