Relating to terminology involving a pregnant female

Sponsored by the House Health and Human Services Committee

Topics:Reproductive rights

Same legislation: HSB 501

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Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2026
Done: House committeeJanuary 29, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 25, 202669–22
Done: Senate committeeMarch 18, 2026
Done: Passes the SenateApril 1, 202640–6
Done: To the GovernorApril 16, 2026
Done: Signed into lawApril 16, 2026

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Votes

Senate passage · April 1, 202640 yes · 6 no

26 needed to pass

House passage · February 25, 202669 yes · 22 no

51 needed to pass

Committee · January 29, 202612 yes · 5 no

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