Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1721: An Act An Act to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1721 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act An Act to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth. Primary sponsor: Liz Miranda (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1721) of Liz Miranda for legislation to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated emerging adults. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Miranda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
“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 Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security