Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S1228 — An Act relative to juvenile offenders

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act relative to juvenile offenders

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The bill modifies the definitions related to delinquent children and changes the minimum age for delinquency from 12 to 10 years.

  • Section 52 of chapter 119

    the definition of “Delinquent child” → “Delinquent child”, a child between 10 and 18 years of age who commits any offense against a law of the commonwealth; provided, however, that such offense shall not include a civil infraction, a violation of any municipal ordinance or town by-law or a first offense of a misdemeanor for which the punishment is a fine, imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than 6 months or both such fine and imprisonment.

    This change alters the definition of 'delinquent child' to include children as young as 10 who commit certain offenses.

  • Section 54 of chapter 119

    the figure “12” → 10

    This amendment lowers the age limit for delinquent children from 12 to 10.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1228 do?
An Act relative to juvenile offenders
Who sponsors S1228?
S1228 is sponsored by Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican).
What is the current status of S1228?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1228?
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