H 1937
An Act relative to the Commonwealth’s right to appeal bail decisions
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to establish a process for the Commonwealth to appeal decisions made regarding bail. Currently, there is limited recourse for defendants who believe their bail conditions are unjust or excessive. The proposed legislation would have created a mechanism for the state to challenge bail determinations, potentially leading to adjustments in bail amounts or conditions. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Jr. Angelo J. Puppolo
Cosponsors
Brian M. Ashe
Jr. Angelo J. Puppolo
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Bill H.1937 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Commonwealth’s right to appeal bail decisions
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1937) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Brian M. Ashe for legislation to further regulate the bail process. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1937
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 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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