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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 repealing mandatory life sentences without parole. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the mandatory life sentence without parole for certain crimes. It amends existing laws to allow courts to set a minimum term of 35 years or more before parole eligibility, rather than a mandatory life sentence without parole. The changes apply to persons sentenced after the effective date of the bill.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Natalie Blais (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Carlos González (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Becca Rausch (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/H1520 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1520.pdf |
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