HD 438 is sponsored by Sheila C. Harrington, Angelo L. D'Emilia, F. Jay Barrows, Hannah Kane (Republican), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democrat), David Allen Robertson (Democrat), Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican), Vanna Howard (Democrat), Michael J. Soter (Republican), Kimberly N. Ferguson (Republican), and Anne M. Gobi.

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Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 6 R · 3 D cosponsors

HD 438 — An Act relative to the best interests of children

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

Introduced

Current position in the legislative process.
13 sponsors

1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 191 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Sheila C. Harrington

Not signed on (191)

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights education

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HD 438?: HD 438 is sponsored by Sheila C. Harrington, Angelo L. D'Emilia, F. Jay Barrows, Hannah Kane (Republican), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democrat), David Allen Robertson (Democrat), Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican), Vanna Howard (Democrat), Michael J. Soter (Republican), Kimberly N. Ferguson (Republican), and Anne M. Gobi.
What is the current status of HD 438?: This bill has been introduced in the House. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: HD 438
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Session: 192nd Legislature (2021-2022)
Type: Bill
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Sheila C. Harrington

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