Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 156
Resolve establishing a special commission on the treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 156) of Joan B. Lovely and Susannah M. Whipps that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to tthe treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Oct 20, 2025 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Oct 16, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently - Aug 27, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities