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MA H3396

MA H3396
Resolve establishing a bail reform and pretrial treatment task force

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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

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the legal and regulatory framework governing the bail system. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special legislative commission, the Task Force on Bail Reform and Pretrial Treatment, to investigate and study the existing legal and regulatory framework governing the bail system and the use of pretrial hearings and treatments in the Commonwealth. The task force will review the feasibility of a cashless bail system, consider the use and breadth of "dangerousness hearings," and examine other aspects of bail reform or pretrial services. The task force will then file a report with the governor, the president of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives within 12 months, which will include an assessment of the current legal and regulatory structures of the bail system, recommendations for amendments to any current law, rule, or regulation, and recommendations for any necessary legislation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
(16 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3396
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3396.pdf
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