An Act to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Overview Bill text 1 History 6 Sponsors

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 149) of Jason M. Lewis, James K. Hawkins, John F. Keenan, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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: 59 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum +2 59/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 194 days quiet

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