An Act establishing an independent child protection and advocacy agency

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Overview Bill text 1 History 1 Sponsors

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish an independent child protection and advocacy agency. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Dec 8, 2025
Last action: Dec 8, 2025 — Referred to the committee on House Rules
Session: 194th
Momentum: 26 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 26/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 314 days quiet

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