Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1240: An Act promoting fairness in youthful offender indictments
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1240 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting fairness in youthful offender indictments. Primary sponsor: Pavel Payano (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1240) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to promote fairness in youthful offender indictments by raising the minimum age of a youthful offender from 14 to 16. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Payano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“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 Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary