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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
For legislation to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to raise the "age of criminal majority" from 18 to 21 years old in Massachusetts. The bill makes various changes to state laws to reflect this new age, including adjustments to provisions related to juvenile delinquency, probation, and criminal proceedings involving young adults. The bill aims to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults by recognizing that they may benefit from the additional support and services available to those under the age of 21.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2953 (on 11/16/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S825 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S825.pdf |
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