Criminal Justice

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1894: An Act promoting equity in traffic stops

By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1894) of Samantha Montaño relative to evidence obtained during traffic stops in criminal proceedings. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly promotes equity in traffic stops, addressing police accountability and reducing potential bias in law enforcement practices, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1960: An Act establishing presumptive parole

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1960) of David M. Rogers and Joanne M. Comerford relative to establishing presumptive parole using structured, actuarially-based guidelines. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes presumptive parole using structured, actuarially-based guidelines, promoting evidence-based release to reduce incarceration and support rehabilitation, a core criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1848: An Act relative to judicial discretion for probation

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1848) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to judicial discretion for probation. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill grants judges discretion in probation, aligning with criminal justice reform by allowing individualized sentencing to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1162: An Act relative to judicial discretion for probation

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1162) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to judicial discretion for probation. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill grants judges discretion in probation decisions, promoting individualized sentencing and reducing mandatory incarceration, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2034: An Act ensuring the enforcement of mandatory minimums for firearm related crimes

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2034) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to the enforcement of mandatory minimum sentences for firearm related crimes. The Judiciary.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeEnforces mandatory minimum sentences for firearm crimes, increasing sentencing rigidity and opposing criminal justice reform efforts that seek to reduce mandatory minimums.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Sentencing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2048: An Act decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2048) of Bud L. Williams relative to decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDecriminalizes non-violent student misconduct, reducing criminal justice system involvement - aligns with reform indicators like reducing unnecessary criminalization.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2059: An Act relative to eliminating cashless bail

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2059) of Steven George Xiarhos and Joseph D. McKenna relative to cashless bail. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEliminates cash bail, reducing pretrial detention based on wealth, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1976: An Act to track the implementation of the Brangan ruling

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1976) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the reporting of bail and charges to the Committee for Public Counsel Services. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTracks implementation of Brangan ruling (bail reform), ensuring fair treatment and compliance with court order, aligning with civil rights protection in criminal justice.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1672: An Act to establish a program to improve communications between local law enforcement and crime victims in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1672) of Paul J. Donato relative to communication between local law enforcement and crime victims. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes program to improve law enforcement-crime victim communication, enhancing victim support in criminal justice system per reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 31, 2025

H 1897: An Act relative to community corrections

By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1897) of Frank A. Moran and Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to further regulate community corrections. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill regulates community corrections, promoting alternatives to incarceration and rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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