An Act allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 290) of Steven Ultrino and Sean Garballey for legislation to authorize unaccompanied homeless youth between the ages of 15 and 18 to consent to supportive services and shelter. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Feb 5, 2026 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 54 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum +1 54/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 253 days quiet

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