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MA S1086

MA S1086
Relative to juvenile offenders


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd 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 to include children between 10 and 18 years old who commit certain offenses against the law, excluding civil infractions, municipal ordinance violations, and first-time misdemeanors with a punishment of a fine or imprisonment of up to 6 months. The bill also changes the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10 years old. The act will go into effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1086
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1086.pdf
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