An Act relative to minimizing suffering during the commitment process

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By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1173) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to minimizing suffering during the commitment process. The Judiciary.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Apr 2, 2026 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 41 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -2 41/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 194 days quiet

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