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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 1675: An Act to advance hate-crime protections for victims who are targeted due to their gender

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1675) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to hate-crime protections for victims targeted due to gender. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly advances hate-crime protections for gender-based victims, strengthening civil rights within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1386: An Act to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Sally P. Kerans for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTransferring Bridgewater State Hospital from Corrections to Mental Health prioritizes treatment over incarceration for mental health cases, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTransferring Bridgewater State Hospital to the Department of Mental Health directly strengthens mental health service coordination and oversight, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2592: An Act authorizing the voluntary disavowal of eligibility to purchase a firearm

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2592) of Marjorie C. Decker that the commissioner of Criminal Justice Services be authorized to establish a list of persons who disavow eligibility to purchase firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill authorizes voluntary firearm disavowal under Criminal Justice Services to enhance public safety, aligning with reform-focused prevention measures in criminal justice policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1732: An Act amending the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1732) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Natalie M. Blais relative to the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for child sexual assault prosecutions, enabling more victims to seek justice and aligns with civil rights protections in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Violent Crime

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1733: An Act relative to the age of consent in certain criminal prosecutions and civil actions for sexual assault and rape of a child

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Natalie M. Blais relative to the age of consent in certain criminal prosecutions and civil actions for sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill raises age of consent to strengthen prosecution of child sexual assault, aligning with criminal justice reform to protect minors' rights and ensure proper legal accountability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 18, 2026

S 2623: An Act promoting community immunity

Senate, October 14, 2025 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Erika Uyterhoeven, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2623).

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTitle 'promoting community immunity' aligns with criminal justice reform indicators like community-based solutions and prevention, implying support for systemic improvement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1868: An Act requiring only a justice to remove a trial default of a defendant who fails to appear at trial

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Christopher M. Markey relative to the removal of a trial default of defendants who fail to appear at trial. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables justices to remove trial defaults for missing defendants, reducing automatic penalties and protecting defendant rights within court procedures.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1731: An Act amending the victim of violent crime compensation law

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1731) of Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation to provide certain persons who were abused as a child with compensation from the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance within the Department of the Attorney General. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides compensation for child abuse victims through victim services, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of victim support and protection within the judicial system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Violent Crime

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1154: An Act relative to visitation and family court matters in domestic violence cases

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1154) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to visitation and family court matters in domestic violence cases. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAddresses domestic violence case procedures in family courts, enhancing victim safety and court oversight within criminal justice system.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 1035: An Act relative to increasing transparency in juvenile court proceedings

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1035) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to increase transparency in juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases transparency in juvenile court proceedings, promoting accountability in criminal justice reform within the judicial system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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