H1587
An Act relative to justice for survivors
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to justice for survivors,’ directs the Judiciary committee to study issues related to adults and children charged with crimes. The study will focus on potential improvements to the justice system to better support survivors of crimes. It seeks to examine existing practices and identify areas where reforms could enhance fairness and accountability. The bill aims to ensure that the justice system effectively addresses the needs of survivors and promotes a more just outcome for all involved.
Key provisions
- Directs the Judiciary committee to conduct a study.
- The study will focus on adults and children charged with crimes.
- The study will examine practices related to survivors of crimes.
- The study will identify potential reforms to the justice system.
- The study will aim to improve fairness and accountability.
Who is affected
- Judiciary Committee
- Adults charged with crimes
- Children charged with crimes
- Survivors of crimes
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Primary sponsor
Christine P. Barber
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
Danillo A. Sena
David T. Vieira
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Bill H.1587 194th (Current)
An Act relative to justice for survivors
By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1587) of Christine P. Barber, Brandy Fluker-Reid and others relative to adults or children charged with crimes. The Judiciary.
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Presenters: Christine P. Barber , Brandy Fluker-Reid
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1587
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 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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