S2137Introduced in the Senate
Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.
Introduced by Jacob Bissaillon, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT - Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · May 19, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Absent |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Dawn Euer | 13 | Absent |
| Thomas Paolino | 17 | Yes |
| Andrew Dimitri | 25 | Yes |
| Todd Patalano | 26 | Yes |
| Mark McKenney | 30 | Yes |
| Matthew LaMountain | 31 | Yes |
| Leonidas Raptakis | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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