Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 199
An Act to amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jennifer Balinsky Armini (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini for legislation to amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 5, 2026 · House
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means - Oct 9, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities