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MA H199

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Balinsky Armini

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Extends Massachusetts' safe haven law timeframe from 7 days to 30 days for parents to voluntarily surrender a newborn without facing criminal charges
  • Amends Section 39½ of Chapter 119 of the General Laws
  • Filed by Representative Jennifer Balinsky Armini (8th Essex) on January 16, 2025
  • Referred to the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Legislative Description

To amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/5/2026
Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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