An Act relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court

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By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1265) of Bruce E. Tarr and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court. The Judiciary.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Dec 18, 2025 — Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
Session: 194th
Momentum: 32 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 32/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 303 days quiet

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