H 2048
An Act decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2048, aimed to change how student misconduct is handled in Massachusetts. It proposed decriminalizing non-violent and verbal offenses that typically result in charges. The goal was to shift the focus from criminal penalties to alternative disciplinary measures within schools. The bill ultimately failed to pass the legislature.
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Bud L. Williams
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Bud L. Williams
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Bill H.2048 194th (Current)
An Act decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2048) of Bud L. Williams relative to decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bud L. Williams
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2048
| 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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