H2055

Relative to pre-adjudication credit for juvenile offenders

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2055 amends juvenile sentencing by crediting time spent in custody and on electronic monitoring before trial.

Massachusetts H2055 amends the state's juvenile sentencing laws to include credit for time spent in custody and on electronic monitoring before trial. The bill mandates that the Department of Youth Services (DYS) consider the length of time a youthful offender spent in DYS custody, on an electronic monitoring bracelet, and their participation in DYS programs when evaluating their behavior and compliance. This credit is intended to impact sentencing decisions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order