Massachusetts H1923: An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youth

Sponsors

• James O'Day (D, 14th Worcester) · primary sponsor
• Thomas Stanley (D, 9th Middlesex)
• Daniel Donahue (D, 16th Worcester)
• Adrian Madaro (D)
• Francisco Paulino (D)
• Patricia Duffy (D, 5th Hampden)
• Sally Kerans (D, 13th Essex)
• Jay Livingstone (D, 8th Suffolk)
• John Lawn (D)
• Nick Collins (D, First Suffolk)
• Russell Holmes (D, 6th Suffolk)
• Sean Garballey (D, 23rd Middlesex)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
2. November 18, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. November 7, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
4. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
5. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
6. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H1923?

H1923 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youth.

What is the status of H1923?

Failed as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored H1923?

James O'Day (D, 14th Worcester), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1923?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1923