H 1812
An Act to promote timely access to parole hearings
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to parole hearings in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that individuals awaiting parole have timely and convenient opportunities to participate in the process. The bill addresses potential scheduling challenges and aims to streamline access to hearings. It is currently undergoing review by the Judiciary Committee.
Key provisions
- Expands access to parole hearings for individuals awaiting parole.
- Addresses scheduling challenges that may hinder access to hearings.
- Potentially streamlines the process for requesting and attending parole hearings.
- Currently under review by the Massachusetts Judiciary Committee.
Who is affected
- Individuals awaiting parole in Massachusetts
- Parole boards
- The Massachusetts Judiciary
Notable changes
- The bill is currently in the committee review process.
- It is part of a series of similar bills addressing parole access in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Mary S. Keefe
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
James J. O'Day
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Bill H.1812 194th (Current)
An Act to promote timely access to parole hearings
By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1812) of Mary S. Keefe and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to access to parole hearings. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Mary S. Keefe
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1812
| 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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