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MA S1011
Relative to setting proportionate penalties for the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil
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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 set proportionate penalties for the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill sets proportionate penalties for the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil. The bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences and fines based on the net weight of the drugs trafficked. For heroin, the penalties range from 5 to 35 years in prison for 18 to 36 grams, up to life in prison for 200 grams or more. For fentanyl, the penalties range from 5 to 35 years for 4 to 9 grams, up to life in prison for 40 grams or more. For carfentanil, the penalties range from 5 to 35 years for 1/3 to 2 grams, up to life in prison for 8 grams or more. The bill aims to set proportionate penalties for the distribution of these highly potent and dangerous synthetic opioids.
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/S1011 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1011.pdf |
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