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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts Bill H.1670 Repeals Archaic Laws on Religion, Piety, and Morality
Last action · March 26, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)Sponsor: Kate Donaghue
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 1670 repeals several archaic state statutes related to religion, piety, and public morality, and removes religious references from legal oaths or s.
Who It Would Affect
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Individuals taking legal oaths or affirmations
Legal oaths or affirmations must make no religious reference under the revised Section 15 of Chapter 233.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
5 actions- Mar 26, 2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Oct 20, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2
- Apr 29, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on The Judiciary
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