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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
For legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. It strikes out mandatory minimum sentences for various drug-related offenses under Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws, including manufacturing, distributing, or possessing controlled substances.
2. It removes mandatory minimum fines associated with these drug offenses.
3. It makes individuals currently serving sentences or charged with such offenses eligible for parole after serving half the minimum term, eligible for education, training, employment, or work release programs, and eligible to receive deductions from their sentence for good conduct.
The bill seeks to reform the state's approach to drug-related crimes by eliminating mandatory minimum sentences and providing more opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration for those convicted of these offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Ruth Balser (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S897 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S897.pdf |
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