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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to juvenile or youthful offenders. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend Chapter 119 of the General Laws to prohibit the placement of certain juveniles, such as those charged with non-incarcerable offenses or not yet adjudicated delinquent, in secure detention or correctional facilities. It also bars the detention or confinement of any juvenile in an institution where they would have contact with adult inmates, and requires the Department of Youth Services and Department of Correction to train and certify their staff who work with both juveniles and adults. The bill aims to ensure the appropriate and separate treatment of juvenile offenders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1514 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1514.pdf |
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