Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1240
An Act promoting fairness in youthful offender indictments
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1240) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to promote fairness in youthful offender indictments by raising the minimum age of a youthful offender from 14 to 16. The Judiciary.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Oct 20, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Sep 29, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Jun 5, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary