MA S829

Bill

Eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses

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 to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill eliminates mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. It strikes out language in various sections of Chapter 94C of the General Laws that previously imposed mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug offenses. Additionally, it allows for deductions from sentences for good conduct, participation in education and work programs, and eligibility for parole after serving half the mandatory minimum sentence for those currently serving or charged with drug offenses under Chapter 94C.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (16)

Mike Barrett (D), Joseph Boncore (D), Michelle Ciccolo (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Michelle DuBois (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Sean Garballey (D), Tami Gouveia (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Jay Livingstone (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Liz Miranda (D), Denise Provost (D), Dave Rogers (D), Tommy Vitolo (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S829

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S829
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S829.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1336	Establishing a mandatory sentence for destruction, defacement or damage to burial tombs and grave markers	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H1564	Imposing a life sentence as punishment for a second or subsequent conviction of the crime of rape	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H1583	Eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
S1007	Relative to vandalism and tagging	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S1365	Relative to the possession of dangerous open flame devices	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2039	Relative to 2-person train crew size	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To
S2040	Relative to pedestrian public safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To
S2496	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S359	Protecting elders and persons with disabilities	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S999	To enhance courthouse security	Accompanied H3567	Similar To

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