Criminal Justice

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1599: An Act for the Youth Court Justice Fund

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to establish a youth restorative justice fund. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes youth restorative justice fund, directly promoting rehabilitation-focused reform over punitive approaches in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1642: An Act concerning the arrest without a warrant of persons on probation and temporary custody

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1642) of Michael S. Day relative to arrests without a warrant of persons on probation and temporary custody. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill addresses warrant requirements for probationer arrests, protecting civil rights by preventing arbitrary detention per Judiciary committee focus.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1707: An Act relative to the reckless evasion of a police officer

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1707) of William C. Galvin relative to the reckless evasion of police officers. The Judiciary.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes reckless evasion of police, expanding criminalization of traffic offenses, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increased penalties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1081: An Act to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1081) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents mandatory minimum sentences tied to juvenile records, reducing harsh sentencing and advancing criminal justice reform by protecting youth from disproportionate penalties.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Sentencing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1640: An Act to modernize the roles and responsibilities of the victim and witness assistance board

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1640) of Michael S. Day relative to the roles and responsibilities of the Victim and Witness Assistance Board. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill modernizes victim/witness assistance board roles under Judiciary, directly supporting victim rights and system effectiveness in criminal justice proceedings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1792: An Act relative to juvenile restitution

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1792) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes juvenile restitution system, promoting rehabilitation over punishment, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Victims' Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1268: An Act to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1268) of Bruce E. Tarr, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances court authority for public safety, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like protecting communities without restricting rights or funding.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1708: An Act criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1708) of William C. Galvin relative to criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCriminalizes rideshare operator sexual assault, enhancing victim protection and legal accountability in criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1132: An Act relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1132) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and Adam Gomez for legislation relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides compensation for victims of wrongful conviction, directly addressing systemic flaws in criminal justice and protecting civil rights through reform measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 156: Resolve establishing a special commission on the treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 156) of Joan B. Lovely and Susannah M. Whipps that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to tthe treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates commission to study treatment of disabled offenders in criminal justice system, aligning with reform goals to improve practices and address systemic gaps.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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