Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1923: An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1923 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youth. It lists 41 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1923) of James J. O'Day, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 40
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Shirley Arriaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Hampden |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Dan Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Worcester |
| Pat Duffy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tricia Farley-Bouvier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Berkshire |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| John Lawn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Middlesex |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Jack Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Middlesex |
| Jay Livingstone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
| Adrian Madaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Suffolk |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| John Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Suffolk |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Jim O'Day | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Worcester |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
| Orlando Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Hampden |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Dawne Shand | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Essex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Josh Tarsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Norfolk |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Andy Vargas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Essex |
| Tommy Vitolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Norfolk |
| Chris Worrell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary