Massachusetts S1178: An Act to reduce mass incarceration

Sponsors

• Liz Miranda (D) · primary sponsor
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
• Joanne Comerford (D, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester)
• Adam Gómez (D, Hampden)
• Patricia Jehlen (D, Second Middlesex)
• Jason Lewis (D, Fifth Middlesex)
• James Hawkins (D, 2nd Bristol)

Latest actions

1. July 22, 2026: Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3199
2. March 30, 2026: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
3. February 26, 2026: Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026
4. February 12, 2026: Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026
5. October 20, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2
6. May 29, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
7. February 27, 2025: House concurred
8. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Common questions

What is S1178?

S1178 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to reduce mass incarceration.

What is the status of S1178?

Failed as of July 22, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3199 (July 22, 2026).

Who sponsored S1178?

Liz Miranda (D), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S1178?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1178