Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

S 156: Resolve establishing a special commission on the treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system

In committee Last action October 20, 2025: Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

S 156 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve establishing a special commission on the treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.