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MA S2805
To prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications
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Introduced
07/09/2020
07/09/2020
In Committee
07/09/2020
07/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2805).
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. Specifically, it amends the definition of "violent crime" under Section 10G of Chapter 269 to exclude certain crimes punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, unless they involve the use of physical force, deadly weapons, or explosives. Additionally, the bill specifies that any type of juvenile adjudication, including those from other jurisdictions, shall not be considered a prior conviction or used as a prior predicate conviction that triggers an enhanced sentence for an adult. Finally, the bill requires the resentencing of individuals currently serving sentences where a juvenile adjudication was used as a prior predicate conviction, ensuring that the sentence is not increased in length of committed time, probation, or parole.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (32)
Mike Barrett (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/09/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2805 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2805.pdf |
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