H 2051
An Act to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2051, aims to eliminate the practice of ‘lifetime parole’ for young people and emerging adults in Massachusetts’s criminal justice system. Currently, individuals sentenced as juveniles or young adults can be subject to parole for the rest of their lives, regardless of rehabilitation or changes in their circumstances. The bill seeks to limit the duration of parole for these individuals, aligning sentencing practices with the understanding of adolescent development and potential for change. It was ultimately unsuccessful in the legislature.
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Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Andres X. Vargas
Bud L. Williams
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