An Act to amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns

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By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini for legislation to amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Feb 27, 2025 — Senate concurred
Session: 194th
Momentum: 27 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 596 days quiet

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