Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1087
An Act to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Cosponsors (8)
- Brandy Fluker-Reid (Democratic)
- Christopher J. Worrell (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
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.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Nov 18, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Nov 7, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary