H 4859 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relating to threats of suicide while in court custody

This bill requires correctional facilities, lockups, and courthouses to report suicide threats or attempts by individuals in custody or appearing in court within 24 hours to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services. The report must include the person's name, address, age, reason for detention/appearance, and details of the incident. The information becomes part of the criminal justice record system but can only be shared with authorized agencies under existing law. It also mandates written notification to receiving facilities when transferring individuals who had such incidents. The bill directly affects court facilities, correctional institutions, and the state's criminal justice data system.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 31, 2025 Last action Dec 31, 2025
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Dec 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Dec 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
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0 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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