Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 199: An Act to amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 199 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns. Primary sponsor: Jenny Armini (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Armini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities