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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to raise the age of criminal majority in Massachusetts from 18 to 21 years old, with provisions to allow for certain exceptions. The bill makes amendments throughout various state laws to replace references to "18 years of age" with "the age of criminal majority" or similar language. Key changes include extending the age for juvenile court jurisdiction, probation, and commitment to correctional facilities. The bill aims to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults by treating them more appropriately within the criminal justice system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (40)
Kay Khan (D)*,
Jim O'Day (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Orlando Ramos (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5173 (on 10/27/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1826 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1826.pdf |
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