H 2054
An Act to end mandatory life without the possibility of parole for the age of 21-25 and 364 days
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to eliminate the mandatory sentence of life without parole for individuals aged 21 to 25 who were under 21 when they committed a crime, and who have served 364 days. It aims to provide a pathway for reconsideration of these sentences, potentially leading to parole eligibility. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently reported.
Key provisions
- Ends mandatory life without parole for individuals 21-25 at the time of the offense.
- Allows for consideration of parole eligibility for those who were under 21 at the time of the crime and have served 364 days.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5281).
- The Judiciary committee reviewed the bill.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing was scheduled for November 18, 2025.
- The bill was reported to the Clerk’s Office for processing.
- The bill is similar to other legislation supporting young adults.
Who is affected
- Defendants sentenced to life without parole
- Individuals convicted of crimes committed under the age of 21
- Families of individuals sentenced to life without parole
- The Massachusetts criminal justice system
- The Judiciary branch
Notable changes
- Revises sentencing guidelines for young adults convicted of serious crimes.
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Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
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Bill H.2054 194th (Current)
An Act to end mandatory life without the possibility of parole for the age of 21-25 and 364 days
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2054) of Christopher J. Worrell for legislation to end mandatory life without the possibility of parole for certain young adults. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Christopher J. Worrell
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2054
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 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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