Criminal Justice

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2010: An Act repealing the criminalization of blasphemy

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2010) of Joshua Tarsky and Rebecca L. Rausch relative to repealing the criminalization of blasphemy. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepealing criminal blasphemy laws reduces unnecessary criminalization, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting free speech rights.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1626: An Act preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1626) of Manny Cruz relative to preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine sentencing for criminal online technological exploitation. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes commission to examine sentencing for online exploitation, directly addressing criminal justice sentencing reform within Judiciary framework.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prevents online exploitation and criminal trafficking, aligning with cybersecurity and data protection goals through judicial examination of sentencing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Sentencing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 14, 2026

S 1282: An Act relative to repeat violent firearm offenders

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1282) of John C. Velis and Adam Gomez for legislation relative to repeat violent firearm offenders. The Judiciary.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill targets repeat violent firearm offenders with likely harsher penalties, increasing mandatory sentences which opposes criminal justice reform initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1192: An Act to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1192) of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher Hendricks, Dennis C. Gallagher, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill extends statute of limitations for sex offenses using DNA evidence, enabling prosecution of older cases and strengthening accountability in criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1095: An Act relative to the expungement of non-convictions

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1095) of Ryan C. Fattman, Brian M. Ashe and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the expungement of non-convictions. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpungement of non-convictions reduces barriers to employment/housing, aligns with reform goals, and decreases recidivism by clearing non-conviction records.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1655: An Act to promote victim service funding

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1655) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to victim trust funds. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly promotes victim service funding, a direct component of criminal justice reform that supports victims and enhances system accountability within the Judiciary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1676: An Act to respect and protect domestic violence and sexual assault victims and survivors

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1676) of Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to protect domestic violence and sexual assault victims and survivors. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly protects domestic violence and sexual assault victims, advancing victim rights and safety within the criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1896: An Act providing for the allowance of early evidence kits

By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1896) of Samantha Montaño relative to the admissibility of professional services that enable the early collection and storage of DNA after a sexual assault. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables early DNA evidence collection for sexual assault cases, improving case resolution and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of evidence preservation and victim support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1808: An Act maintaining the integrity of sex offender classifications

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1808) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to reclassification of sex offenders by the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill maintains sex offender classification integrity, upholding registry system without reform, aligning with protecting criminal justice structure90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1161: An Act relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1161) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpungement of marijuana possession convictions directly advances criminal justice reform by reducing barriers to employment/housing and promoting rehabilitation, aligning with key support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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