Criminal Justice (Juvenile Justice)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1454: An Act protecting youth during custodial interrogations

This bill (HD 1454) sets strict rules for police questioning of juveniles (people under 18) in misdemeanor cases. It states that any statement a juvenile makes during police questioning cannot be used as evidence unless three conditions are met: an attorney must be present before Miranda warnings and throughout the entire interrogation, the entire process must be audio and video recorded, and the charges must be for a misdemeanor only. The juvenile or their guardian cannot waive the attorney requirement or the recording rule. Recordings must be automatically shared with the defense and kept until the case is fully resolved, including after appeals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates attorney presence and recording during juvenile interrogations, protecting civil rights and enhancing police accountability in criminal justice proceedings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1984: An Act protecting youth during custodial interrogations

By Representative Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Amy Mah Sangiolo and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to statements of juveniles during custodial interrogations. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly protects juvenile rights during custodial interrogations, aligning with civil rights safeguards in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1900: An Act to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Frank A. Moran for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications, reducing harsh sentencing for young offenders and advancing criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Sentencing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1065: An Act prohibiting deception in juvenile interrogations

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1065) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to ensure integrity in juvenile interrogations. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibiting deceptive juvenile interrogations protects minors' rights and promotes fairer proceedings, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1979: An Act prohibiting deception in juvenile interrogations

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1979) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to prohibit the use of deception during juvenile custodial interrogations. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits deceptive juvenile interrogations, protecting civil rights and enhancing law enforcement accountability in criminal justice procedures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1054: An Act improving juvenile justice data collection

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1054) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeImproves juvenile justice data collection, aligning with evidence-based reform indicators like enhanced oversight and policy evaluation in criminal justice systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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