An Act regarding the use of aversive therapy

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Danielle W. Gregoire and James B. Eldridge for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Feb 17, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H4919
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 -22 241 days quiet

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