H1670

Relative to the repeal or reform of certain unenforceable or unconstitutional archaic laws on religion, piety, and morality

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1670 repeals or reforms unenforceable or unconstitutional archaic laws on religion, piety, and morality.

Massachusetts H1670 seeks to repeal or reform certain unenforceable or unconstitutional archaic laws on religion, piety, and morality. The bill repeals specific sections of the General Laws, including those related to oaths and affirmations, and removes religious references from oaths. It also eliminates certain unenforceable laws on religion, piety, and morality.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order