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MA S2921

Relative to illegal drug and firearm trafficking


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Introduced
01/31/2019
In Committee
10/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to illegal drug and firearm trafficking. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws to create a new Section 32O. This new section specifies that individuals found guilty of both drug trafficking under Section 32E of Chapter 94C and the trafficking or theft of firearms, rifles, shotguns, or machine guns under Sections 10E, 10I, 10J, or 10K of Chapter 269 shall be punished by up to life imprisonment in state prison, with a potential fine of up to $500,000. The bill also stipulates that such prosecutions cannot be placed on file or continued without a finding, and that individuals convicted under this new section shall not be eligible for furlough, work release, temporary release, or sentence reductions for good conduct.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

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

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