Relates to the creation of Melinda's Law in relation to the basis for removal of children

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Protects a parent who is a victim of domestic violence from having children removed from their custody if they reported the abuse.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 27, 2025
Last action: Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 39 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 5%, measured from NY's completed sessions
Momentum -2 39/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 288 days quiet

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