Criminal Justice

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2604: An Act to ensure access to medical parole

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2604) of Mindy Domb relative to access to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures medical parole access, reducing unnecessary incarceration for terminally ill inmates - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators like protecting rights and humane treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2228: An Act providing appropriate care for certain populations

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2228) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to create forensic units in certain hospitalization settings. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates forensic units in hospitals for mental health/substance use care, diverting individuals from criminal justice system and supporting rehabilitation, aligning with reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates forensic units for mental health/substance use recovery, directly advancing specialized care services in healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1625: An Act relative to the assault on and aggravated harassment of sports officials

By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1625) of Rob Consalvo relative to assault upon and aggravated harassment of sports officials. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill targets assault/harassment of sports officials under Judiciary, strengthening legal accountability for violent acts against protected individuals in criminal justice context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1773: An Act prohibiting motor vehicle tracking devices without consent

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1773) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting motor vehicle tracking devices without consent. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits unauthorized law enforcement vehicle tracking, protecting civil rights and enhancing police accountability per Criminal Justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits vehicle tracking without consent, directly protecting location data privacy under technology topic's data privacy focus.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1083: An Act relative to rape by an officer

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1083) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to clarify the definition of “control” to include supervising a person under the age of 18 who is in a law enforcement training program and rape by an officer. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies legal definition to hold officers accountable for rape of minors in training, enhancing police accountability in criminal justice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2029: An Act to eliminate standard conditions in probation

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2029) of Andres X. Vargas for legislation to eliminate standard conditions in probation. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEliminating standard probation conditions enables individualized sentencing, reducing unnecessary restrictions and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 1242: An Act relative to pre-adjudication credit for juvenile offenders

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1242) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to pre-adjudication credit for juvenile offenders. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides pre-adjudication credit for juvenile offenders, promoting rehabilitation-focused sentencing reform to reduce recidivism.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 1198: An Act to enhance the lives of survivors of human trafficking

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to enhance the lives of survivors of human trafficking. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances services for human trafficking survivors, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of victim protection and civil rights within the Judiciary committee's purview.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 4065: An Act relative to supporting survivors of domestic violence and enhancing child welfare

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4065) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to survivors of domestic violence and enhancing child welfare. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill supports domestic violence survivors, enhancing victim services within criminal justice system, aligning with victim protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1623: An Act banning the use of tear gas by law enforcement

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1623) of Mike Connolly relative to banning the use of tear gas by law enforcement. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBans tear gas use by police, aligning with civil rights protection and enhanced law enforcement accountability in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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