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MA S845
To prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications
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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 prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. It proposes to amend two sections of Massachusetts state law to clarify that a juvenile court adjudication, which is a determination of delinquency for a minor, cannot be used as a predicate offense to trigger a mandatory minimum sentence. This change would provide more flexibility in sentencing for individuals who have prior juvenile offenses, rather than automatically subjecting them to mandatory minimum sentences which can be harsher.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Mike Barrett (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2805 (on 07/09/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S845 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S845.pdf |
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