Resolve establishing a special commission on the treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 156) of Joan B. Lovely and Susannah M. Whipps that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to tthe treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Oct 20, 2025 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 44 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 44/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 364 days quiet

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