HB 1493 — relative to health education and requiring pupils to view certain videos demonstrating gestational development of the heart, brain, and other vital organs.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 2
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Summary
relative to health education and requiring pupils to view certain videos demonstrating gestational development of the heart, brain, and other vital organs.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 2
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC) HC 6 P. 4
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Executive Session: 01/14/2026 11:00 am GP 232
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Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 11:00 am GP 232
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 22
Sponsors
- Victoria Sullivan · Cosponsor
- Keith Murphy · Cosponsor
- Cyril Aures · Cosponsor
- John Sellers · Primary
- Kevin Scully · Cosponsor
- Mark Pearson · Cosponsor
- Margaret Drye · Cosponsor
- Lori Korzen · Cosponsor
- Samuel Farrington · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 406 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- John Sellers Republican
Co-sponsors (8)
- Victoria Sullivan Republican
- Keith Murphy Republican
- Cyril Aures Republican
- Kevin Scully Republican
- Mark Pearson Republican
- Margaret Drye Republican
- Lori Korzen Republican
- Samuel Farrington Republican
Not signed on (406)
406 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 406 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1493 do?
- relative to health education and requiring pupils to view certain videos demonstrating gestational development of the heart, brain, and other vital organs.
- Who sponsors HB 1493?
- HB 1493 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Keith Murphy (Republican), Cyril Aures (Republican), John Sellers (Republican), Kevin Scully (Republican), Mark Pearson (Republican), Margaret Drye (Republican), Lori Korzen (Republican), and Samuel Farrington (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 1493?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1493?
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