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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act to amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns.
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PETITION OF:
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Jennifer Balinsky Armini | 8th Essex | 1/15/2025 |
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act to amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 39½ of chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the figure “7”, in lines 2 and 12, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- 30.