An Act ensuring safe disposal of hypodermic needles and lancets in the Commonwealth

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By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2235) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to the disposal of hypodermic needles and lancets. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Mar 30, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)
Session: 194th
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 198 days quiet

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