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MA S937

Relative to treatment, not imprisonment


summary

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 relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to shift the focus from imprisonment to treatment for individuals with substance use disorders. It limits the frequency of drug and alcohol testing as a condition of release or probation to no more than 4 times per month. If the court determines that the individual has a substance use disorder, the person must be ordered to engage in treatment with a licensed healthcare provider. While in treatment, the individual will not be required to undergo additional drug or alcohol testing, and any positive test results or signs of relapse will not be considered a violation of their release or probation conditions. If the individual completes treatment but later tests positive, the court must reconsider the person's treatment needs and order them to resume treatment without it being a violation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2953 (on 11/16/2020)

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