SD 2413 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults

Summary

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1087) of James B. Eldridge, Brandy Fluker-Reid, Christopher J. Worrell, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to abolish sentences of life without parole for individuals who committed crimes while they were considered minors or young adults. The Judiciary.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Feb 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

House concurred

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors