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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 repeal mandatory life without parole. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill repeals mandatory life without parole sentences and instead allows courts to sentence individuals convicted of first-degree murder to a minimum term of 35 years or more, with the possibility of parole after that time. The bill amends several sections of Massachusetts' General Laws to enable this change, allowing courts to set parole eligibility at 35 years or greater for those who would otherwise face a life sentence without the possibility of parole. This legislation applies to individuals sentenced after the effective date of the act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S857 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S857.pdf |
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