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MA H1343

Relative to treatment, not imprisonment

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the testing for the use of alcohol or narcotic drugs or other controlled substances as a condition of release. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide a more compassionate and effective approach to addressing substance use disorders among individuals released on bail or probation. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It limits the maximum number of drug or alcohol tests that can be ordered as a condition of release or probation to 4 times per month. 2. It requires the court to consider whether the individual has a substance use disorder and, if so, order them to engage in appropriate treatment with a licensed healthcare provider. 3. It states that individuals engaged in treatment will not be required to undergo additional drug or alcohol testing beyond what is required by their treatment program, and any positive test results or indicators of relapse will not be considered a violation of their conditions. 4. It allows individuals who have completed treatment but later test positive for drugs or alcohol to have their treatment needs re-evaluated, and be ordered to resume treatment without the positive test being considered a violation. The overall aim of the bill is to shift the focus from punishment to treatment and rehabilitation for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, with the goal of helping them address the root causes of their issues and successfully reintegrate into the community.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (56)

Brian Ashe (D),  Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Mike Barrett (D),  Jennifer Benson (D),  Joseph Boncore (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Edward Coppinger (D),  Daniel Cullinane (D),  Julian Cyr (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Paul Donato (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Carlos González (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Pat Haddad (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Stephen Hay (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  John Keenan (D),  Kay Khan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Jay Livingstone (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Jim O'Day (D),  Sarah Peake (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Bruce Tarr (R),  José Tosado (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Susannah Whipps (I),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5148 (on 11/25/2020)
(7 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1343
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1343.pdf
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