An Act related to minimum sentencing for persons convicted of rape

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By Representatives Thurber of Somerset and Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Justin Thurber for legislation to establish minimum mandatory sentencing for persons convicted of rape. The Judiciary.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jul 8, 2026
Last action: Jul 8, 2026 — Referred to the committee on House Rules
Session: 194th
Momentum: 26 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 26/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -12 95 days quiet

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