MA S1115

Bill

MA S1115

Relative to juvenile offenders

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to juvenile offenders. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "delinquent child" in the Massachusetts General Laws, changing the age range from 12-18 years to 10-18 years. It also specifies that certain civil infractions, municipal ordinance violations, and first-offense misdemeanors with limited punishments do not qualify as delinquent behavior. Additionally, the bill states that the act will go into effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Patrick O'Connor (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1115

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1115
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1115.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1507	Relative to the definition of attempted murder	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H1920	Relative to juvenile justice	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
S2399	Defining "Gold Star families"	Accompanied a study order, see S2680	Similar To
S2665	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judiciary matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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