Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1977: An Act relative to Proportionality in Joint Venture Sentencing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1977 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to Proportionality in Joint Venture Sentencing. Primary sponsor: Lindsay Sabadosa (Democratic). It lists 4 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 Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1977) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to provide equitable sentencing for felony and joint venture murder. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary