An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities

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By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 243) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Dec 4, 2025 — Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 58 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum +2 58/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 318 days quiet

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