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LD 1060: An Act To Provide Funding To Reduce Stigma For Parents Seeking Support

Michele MeyerIntroduced

LD 1060 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act To Provide Funding To Reduce Stigma For Parents Seeking Support. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Potential for improved long-term family stability.

Risks

  • Increased state expenditure without long-term cost-benefit data.

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Directly addresses stigma for parents seeking help.
  • Potential to improve engagement with family support services.

Risks

  • Lack of specific program implementation details.
  • Ineffective if funding is insufficient to change service accessibility.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Legislation is dead; no current policy changes result from this bill.

Limitation

Abstract provides no details on funding amounts or specific programs.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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