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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 parole supervision for life. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Massachusetts law to change the provisions related to parole supervision for life. Key changes include: (1) Persons sentenced to community supervision for life will be under the jurisdiction and supervision of the parole board for the duration of the sentence. (2) The parole board can set terms and conditions for the community supervision, including requirements for sex offender treatment and compliance with sex offender registration laws. (3) After 15 years of supervision, the person can petition the parole board for termination of the community supervision, which requires a hearing and specific criteria to be met. (4) The bill establishes specific penalties for violations of the community supervision conditions, including terms of imprisonment in a house of correction. (5) The parole board is given authority to order the arrest of a person they believe has violated the supervision conditions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
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/H3342 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3342.pdf |
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