An Act establishing a special commission on avian influenza (H5N1)

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By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2385) of Leigh Davis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to mitigating the risks of avian influenza also known as H5N1. Public Health.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Mar 16, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5234
Session: 194th
Momentum: 46 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 46/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 213 days quiet

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