Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1900: An Act to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1900 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. Primary sponsor: Frank Moran (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Frank A. Moran for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Moran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Essex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary