S 1087

Massachusetts Senate bill in Session 194.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 29, 2026.

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

Bill ID MA-194-S-1087
Session 194
Status in_committee
Committee Senate Ways and Means
Senate in_committee 2026-01-29
Criminal Justice
Summary

SECTION 1. Section 52 of chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Punishment” the ...

Sponsor
Eldridge, James B.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-29 Status in_committee
2026-01-29 Latest Action Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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