Criminal Justice

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2465: An Act relative to human rights and improved outcomes for incarcerated people

HD 2465 requires Massachusetts state prisons and county facilities to provide incarcerated people with at least eight hours of daily "out of cell" time for social interaction and activities, including at least six hours weekly of group programming like education and vocational training (with three hours eligible for good conduct credits). It mandates personalized rehabilitation plans for each person, involving input from staff and the individual, and requires facilities to send parole-eligible plans to the parole board for review. The bill also sets minimum standards for access to medical care, outdoor recreation, libraries, and facilities conditions (like temperature and water quality), and requires annual data collection on programming access and outcomes, reported by race, gender, and other demographics. This law directly affects all individuals held in Massachusetts correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires rehabilitation programs, education/vocational training, and personalized plans for incarcerated people to improve outcomes, directly advancing criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 1772: An Act relative to implementing a blue alert system in the commonwealth

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1772) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to implementing a blue alert system in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBlue alert system protects law enforcement officers by enabling rapid public alerts during officer emergencies, strengthening law enforcement safety protocols within criminal justice infrastructure.92% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2857: An Act relative to court officers injured in service of the state

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2857) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to court officers injured in service of the Commonwealth. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects court officers (a component of criminal justice system) by providing support for service-related injuries, aligning with system protection.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2707: An Act relative to furthering the success of opiate intervention programs

By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2707) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to immunity from prosecution for certain first responders for providing or transferring opioid antagonists to certain persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides immunity for first responders distributing opioid antagonists to reverse overdoses, promoting harm reduction and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides immunity for first responders administering opioid antagonists (naloxone), directly advancing overdose intervention programs and improving emergency healthcare access for opioid users.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1758: An Act banning the use of tear gas against civilians

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1758) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to band the use of tear gas against civilians. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBanning tear gas against civilians directly enhances police accountability and protects civil rights, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators like reducing excessive force.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2720: An Act related to public safety and police evidence review

By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2720) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco that law enforcement departments provide resources to ensure officers can make accurate statements. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates law enforcement resources for officer statement accuracy, implying enhanced police accountability within criminal justice system procedures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2721: An Act to establish privileged contact with members of the general court

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2721) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to authorize persons committed to a state correctional facility privileged contact with members of the General Court. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables incarcerated individuals to directly contact legislature, potentially facilitating reform through inmate advocacy within correctional system.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1607: An Act protecting bank employees and customers

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1607) of Tackey Chan relative to the punishment for bank robbery. The Judiciary.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill specifies punishment for bank robbery, increasing penalties, matching 'oppose' indicator of increased mandatory sentences.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 419: An Act creating a school resource officer grant program and fund

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 419) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to create a school resource officer grant program and fund. Education.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school resource officers (law enforcement in schools), directly supporting law enforcement presence under criminal justice topic.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a grant program/fund for school resource officers under Education, directly allocating resources to enhance school safety infrastructure within K-12 education context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 9, 2025

S 1061: An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youths

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Cynthia Stone Creem, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly targets 'better outcomes for young adults' in Judiciary context, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators like rehabilitation focus and reduced recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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