Criminal Justice

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 21, 2025

H 2682: An Act relative to injured correctional officers

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2682) of David Allen Robertson relative to injured correctional officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides support for injured correctional officers, strengthening correctional workforce protection within criminal justice system.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 1661: An Act relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill focuses on re-entry programs for incarcerated persons to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like rehabilitation and successful community transition.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2596: An Act further defining a hate crime

By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2596) of John E. Nelson, Mass Coalition of Police and others for legislation to further define hate crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill clarifies hate crime definitions, enhancing legal precision for prosecution and sentencing within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Policing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2647: An Act to improve police training

By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2647) of John Walsh relative to basic and in-service training programs by the municipal police training committee. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates improved police training programs to enhance accountability and effectiveness, directly aligning with criminal justice reform indicators like officer professionalism and community safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 1197: An Act to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1197) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens anti-human trafficking laws and protects survivors, aligning with criminal justice reform through victim support and legal protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2040: An Act relative to domestic violence Kianna's Law

By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2040) of David T. Vieira relative to providing notification to victims and family members of victims when notices of temporary restraining orders or other abuse prevention orders have been successfully served. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates victim notification for domestic violence restraining orders, enhancing victim safety and access to support within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5197: An Act to abolish judicial immunity and state government officials immunity

HD 5197 seeks to abolish judicial immunity and state government officials' immunity in Massachusetts. The bill directly affects judges and state officials by removing their legal protection from liability when they violate constitutional or statutory rights through misconduct like malice, bad faith, or deliberate indifference. Key provisions state that immunity does not shield officials who engage in actions such as discrimination, denial of due process, or other rights violations, shifting accountability to the courts. This policy change would allow citizens to pursue damages claims against officials for specific misconduct, rather than automatic immunity applying.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAbolishes judicial immunity for rights violations, enhancing accountability in courts - key criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 8, 2025

H 2703: An Act to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women

By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2703) of Priscila S. Sousa and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures compliance with anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women, protecting civil rights in corrections and advancing criminal justice reform.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2705: An Act relative to health education in women's correctional institutions

By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2705) of Priscila S. Sousa and others relative to health education in women's correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates health education in women's correctional facilities, promoting rehabilitation and aligning with criminal justice reform goals like reducing recidivism.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 1768: An Act related to indigency

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1768) of Daniel J. Hunt for legislation relative to indigency. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill addresses indigency in Judiciary, ensuring legal representation for low-income defendants, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice.85% confidence

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