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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 justice. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "delinquent child" in the Massachusetts General Laws. Specifically, it excludes civil infractions, municipal ordinance violations, and first-offense misdemeanors with a maximum punishment of a fine or imprisonment of up to 6 months from the definition of "delinquent child." This change narrows the scope of what is considered a delinquent act for juveniles, potentially reducing the number of youth who are subject to the juvenile justice system for less serious offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Paul Tucker (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Jay Barrows (R),
Dan Cahill (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
David Linsky (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Rady Mom (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
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/H1581 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1581.pdf |
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