Criminal Justice

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2025

H 4360: An Act requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers

H 4360 requires licensed hotels, motels, and similar lodging establishments (excluding those exempt from room tax) to mandate human trafficking recognition training for all employees. The training, approved by the Attorney General, must cover trafficking definitions, victim identification, and include the national hotline number. Establishments must also post a standard notice in visible areas like lobbies and restrooms. This bill directly affects hospitality businesses and aims to equip staff with tools to recognize and report trafficking, with implementation overseen by the Attorney General. The bill passed the House unanimously (158-0) on July 30, 2025, and now awaits action in the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates human trafficking recognition training for hospitality workers to identify victims and report to authorities, directly supporting victim protection and law enforcement efforts in combating human trafficking, a core criminal justice i...95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 10, 2025

H 2614: An Act relative to medical parole

By Representative Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2614) of Paul McAuliffe relative to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMedical parole reduces prison populations for terminally ill inmates, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of compassionate sentencing and reducing unnecessary incarceration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 4218: An Act to reform the parole board

By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4218) of Russell E. Holmes relative to reforming the parole board. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly seeks to reform the parole board, a core criminal justice component, aligning with reform goals like improving oversight and reducing recidivism.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2051: An Act to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults

By Representatives Worrell of Boston and Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2051) of Christopher J. Worrell, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to limit sentencing for juveniles and youth. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnds lifetime parole for juveniles, reducing harsh sentencing and aligning with criminal justice reform goals like rehabilitation and reduced recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1653: An Act relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1653) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, David Paul Linsky, Christopher Richard Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances victims' access to justice in gun violence cases, aligning with criminal justice reform by promoting accountability and victim rights within the system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 968: An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 968) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePromotes right to counsel pilot program, directly advancing criminal justice reform by protecting defendants' rights and ensuring fair representation in court.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program, directly addressing tenant protections and housing access in Massachusetts.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 3827: Resolutions urging the Congress of the United States to update the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and remove excessive training requirements mandated for obtaining a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3827) of Bruce J. Ayers for the adoption of resolutions by the General Court memorializing the Congress of the United States to update the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and remove excessive training requirements mandated for obtaining a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes excessive training barriers for buprenorphine prescribing, expanding access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. This supports criminal justice reform by improving rehabilitation and reducing recidivism linked to sub...90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves excessive training barriers for buprenorphine prescribing, improving access to addiction treatment services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1087: An Act to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1087) of James B. Eldridge, Brandy Fluker-Reid, Christopher J. Worrell, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to abolish sentences of life without parole for individuals who committed crimes while they were considered minors or young adults. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnds life without parole for minors, advancing juvenile justice reform by reducing harsh sentencing per bill's explicit abolition of L.W.O.P. for juveniles95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 1165: An Act amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1165) of Joan B. Lovely and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for child sexual assault prosecutions, enabling delayed reporting and holding perpetrators accountable - key criminal justice reform aligned with victim protection and justice access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1812: An Act to promote timely access to parole hearings

By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1812) of Mary S. Keefe and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to access to parole hearings. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes timely parole access, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like reducing recidivism and improving reintegration through streamlined hearings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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