H1660
An Act relative to juvenile fines, fees, and restitution
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the issue of juvenile fines, fees, and restitution in Massachusetts. It seeks to reform the current system by potentially limiting the imposition of these financial burdens on young people involved in the juvenile justice system. The bill aims to ensure fairness and reduce the financial hardship faced by families due to these fees. It also intends to examine the impact of these fees on youth and families.
Key provisions
- Requires a study of juvenile fines, fees, and restitution.
- Addresses the potential for financial hardship on families.
- Seeks to limit the imposition of fees on juveniles.
- Examines the impact of fees on youth and families.
- Related to similar legislation (S.1131, H.1461, S.1005)
Who is affected
- Juveniles
- Families of juveniles
- Massachusetts Courts
- The Juvenile Justice System
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study of existing juvenile fees and fines.
- It aims to reduce the financial burden on families involved in the juvenile justice system.
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
James B. Eldridge
Marjorie C. Decker
Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill H.1660 194th (Current)
An Act relative to juvenile fines, fees, and restitution
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1660) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1660
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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