H 1984
An Act protecting youth during custodial interrogations
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect young people during police interrogations. It requires specific procedures to be followed when questioning juveniles in custody, including ensuring they understand their rights and that an adult attorney is present. The goal is to minimize the risk of coerced confessions and to safeguard the rights of young suspects. The bill also seeks to improve the overall integrity of juvenile interrogations.
Key provisions
- Requires law enforcement to inform juveniles of their rights before questioning.
- Mandates the presence of an attorney during custodial interrogations for juveniles.
- Establishes guidelines for the length and nature of interrogations involving youth.
- Requires recording of interrogations.
- Creates a study order to examine best practices in juvenile interrogation.
- Addresses deceptive interrogation techniques.
Who is affected
- Juveniles
- Law enforcement officers
- Defense attorneys
- The judicial system
Notable changes
- Increases protections for juveniles during police interrogations.
- Requires recording of interrogations to ensure transparency.
- Establishes a study order to examine interrogation practices.
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Primary sponsor
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
Michelle L. Badger
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Bill H.1984 194th (Current)
An Act protecting youth during custodial interrogations
By Representative Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Amy Mah Sangiolo and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to statements of juveniles during custodial interrogations. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Amy Mah Sangiolo
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1984
| 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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