H 2051

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 26, 2026.

An Act to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults.

Bill ID MA-194-H-2051
Session 194
Status failed
Committee The Judiciary
House failed 2026-03-26
Criminal Justice
Summary

SECTION 1 This Act shall take effect ten calendar days after it is signed by the Governor ... SECTION 2 Section 52 of chapter 119 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by adding ...

Sponsor
Worrell, Christopher J.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-26 Status failed
2026-03-26 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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