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MA S1022
MA S1022To prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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. Specifically, it amends the existing law to clarify that juvenile adjudications, including those from other jurisdictions, shall not be considered as prior convictions that trigger enhanced adult sentences under the relevant section of the Massachusetts criminal code. The bill also provides retroactive relief, requiring the resentencing of any person currently serving a sentence where a juvenile adjudication was used as a prior conviction, without increasing the length of the sentence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Jamie Eldridge (D)*,
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2670 (on 02/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1022 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1022.pdf |
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