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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 8, 2025

H 2703: An Act to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women

By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2703) of Priscila S. Sousa and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures compliance with anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women, protecting civil rights in corrections and advancing criminal justice reform.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2705: An Act relative to health education in women's correctional institutions

By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2705) of Priscila S. Sousa and others relative to health education in women's correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates health education in women's correctional facilities, promoting rehabilitation and aligning with criminal justice reform goals like reducing recidivism.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 1768: An Act related to indigency

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1768) of Daniel J. Hunt for legislation relative to indigency. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill addresses indigency in Judiciary, ensuring legal representation for low-income defendants, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1728: An Act to reform parole supervision in the interest of justice

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Liz Miranda for legislation to reform parole supervision in the interest of justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly reforms parole supervision to advance justice, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators like improving correctional systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 27, 2026

H 2608: An Act relative to human rights and improved outcomes for incarcerated people

By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others for legislation to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated people to attend education, training, employment, and other programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly promotes rehabilitation through education/employment programs for incarcerated people, directly advancing criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

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passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1057: An Act relative to fentanyl test strips

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1057) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to fentanyl test strips. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFentanyl test strips promote harm reduction, aligning with criminal justice reform by reducing overdose deaths without punitive measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1079: An Act providing for the allowance of early evidence kits

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to provide for the allowance of early evidence kits in sexual assaults. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables early evidence kits in sexual assault cases, improving case processing and victim support - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 2060: An Act relative to assault and battery against healthcare personnel, school officials, and first responders

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2060) of Steven George Xiarhos and Francisco E. Paulino relative to assault and battery against healthcare personnel, school officials, and first responders. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assaults against protected groups (healthcare, school, first responders), strengthening criminal justice protections by enhancing legal safeguards for vulnerable professionals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare personnel from assault, enhancing safety and support for healthcare services by addressing violence against providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1114: An Act requiring clean slate automated record sealing

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Cindy F. Friedman, Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables automatic record sealing to reduce barriers for individuals with past convictions, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism and promote rehabilitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1224: An Act establishing a domestic violence and sexual assault probation unit

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1224) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a domestic violence and sexual assault probation unit. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes specialized probation unit for domestic violence/sexual assault cases, enhancing victim protection and specialized handling within criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Probation & Parole Violent Crime

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