MassachusettsAn Act to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults
What it does
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1087) of James B.
More detail
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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 29Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and MeansLatest
- 2025
- Nov 18Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Nov 7Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27House concurred
- Feb 27Referred to the committee on The JudiciaryIntroduced