Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4997: An Act relative to accomplice and joint venture criminal liability
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4997 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to accomplice and joint venture criminal liability. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Frank Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Essex |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H1760 and H1928
- Reported from the committee on The Judiciary