H4469
An Act regarding probation violations
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Bill overview
This bill addresses violations of probation in Massachusetts. It aims to provide more consistent and equitable procedures for handling probation violations, focusing on reducing unnecessary re-arrests and promoting successful completion of probation. The bill seeks to standardize the process for determining whether a probation violation warrants a new arrest, and to offer more options for addressing technical violations without resorting to criminal charges. It also intends to improve data collection and analysis to better understand and address the root causes of probation violations.
Key provisions
- Standardizes procedures for determining probation violations.
- Reduces the use of new arrests for technical probation violations.
- Expands options for addressing probation violations beyond arrest.
- Requires data collection and analysis on probation violations.
- Focuses on addressing the underlying causes of probation violations.
Who is affected
- Individuals on probation in Massachusetts
- Probation officers
- The judicial system
- The Department of Correction
Notable changes
- Shift towards addressing violations through alternative methods instead of arrests.
- Increased emphasis on data-driven approaches to probation management.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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An Act regarding probation violations
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4469
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 9/11/2025 | House | New draft of H1771 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading |
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