Criminal Justice

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 · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1837: An Act increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1837) of David Paul Linsky relative to increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms. The Judiciary.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for firearm offenses, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing - opposes reform-focused criminal justice policies95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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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 · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1823: An Act increasing penalties for hit and runs with recreational vehicles in the Commonwealth to be known as the James Ward Act

By Representatives LaNatra of Kingston and Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1823) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Michelle L. Badger and others relative to increasing penalties for hit and run with a recreational vehicle. The Judiciary.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for hit-and-run with recreational vehicles, expanding criminalization without reform elements.95% confidence

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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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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1953: An Act relative to civil asset forfeiture

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of David M. Rogers and Carlos González relative to civil asset forfeiture. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill targets civil asset forfeiture reform, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to protect civil rights and prevent law enforcement abuse of asset seizure powers.85% confidence

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