MA H3078

Bill

To promote better public safety and better outcomes for young adults

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to youthful offenders. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote better public safety and better outcomes for young adults by raising the age thresholds in various sections of Massachusetts law related to youthful offenders. The key provisions of the bill include: - Raising the age of a "delinquent child" from 18 to 19, 20, and 21 in several sections of law. - Raising the age of a "youthful offender" from 18 to 19, 20, and 21 in various sections. - Extending the maximum probation or commitment period for offenses that occurred before an individual's 18th birthday up to their 19th, 20th, or 21st birthday, depending on when the case is disposed. For offenses occurring on or after the 18th birthday, the maximum probation or commitment period is extended up to the individual's 19th, 20th, or 21st birthday. - Making other conforming changes throughout Massachusetts law to raise the relevant age thresholds from 18 to 19, 20, and 21 in various sections related to youthful offenders. The bill aims to provide more tailored treatment and services for young adults up to age 21, recognizing that the transition to adulthood often continues into the early 20s.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (15)

Linda Campbell (D), Cynthia Creem (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Michelle DuBois (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Linda Forry (D), Paul Heroux (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Mary Keefe (D), Kay Khan (D), Jack Lewis (D), Denise Provost (D), Danny Ryan (D), Aaron Vega (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 (on 10/02/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3078

(15 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3078
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3078.pdf

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