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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to mass incarceration. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce mass incarceration by amending several provisions related to parole eligibility and sentencing in Massachusetts. It allows prisoners serving multiple life sentences to become eligible for parole after 25 years of their most recent sentence, removes exceptions that previously excluded certain prisoners from earning early release, and reduces the minimum sentence for first-degree murder committed by minors. The bill also establishes a general 25-year cap on imprisonment without a parole hearing, with some exceptions. Overall, the key provisions of this bill seek to provide more opportunities for parole and early release, particularly for individuals serving lengthy sentences.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (28)
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3358 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3358.pdf |
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