H1923
An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youth
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1923, focuses on examining the age of criminal majority in Massachusetts. It directs the Judiciary committee to conduct a study on this topic, aiming to improve public safety and outcomes for young people involved in the criminal justice system. The study will consider current practices and potential reforms related to when individuals are considered adults for legal purposes.
Key provisions
- Directs the Judiciary committee to conduct a study on the age of criminal majority.
- The study will evaluate current practices.
- The study will explore potential reforms.
- The study will aim to improve public safety.
- The study will focus on better outcomes for youth.
Who is affected
- Young people
- The Judiciary Committee
- The criminal justice system
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a study rather than enacting immediate changes.
- It builds upon similar legislation concerning youth and the legal system.
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Primary sponsor
James J. O'Day
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Andres X. Vargas
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.1923 194th (Current)
An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youth
By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1923) of James J. O'Day, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: James J. O'Day , Manny Cruz
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1923
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 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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