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MA H1700

MA H1700
Establishing mandatory post release supervision in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish mandatory post release supervision. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes mandatory post-release supervision for individuals sentenced to incarceration in a house of correction, jail, or state prison, excluding those for whom parole eligibility is determined by existing law. The mandatory post-release supervision period is 25% of the maximum term of incarceration imposed at sentencing, but not less than 9 months. The bill outlines the supervision and jurisdiction of the Office of the Commissioner of Probation and the Parole Board, including regulations for post-release supervision, eligibility for early termination, and procedures for addressing violations. The bill also amends existing laws to incorporate the mandatory post-release supervision provisions and sets an effective date of January 1, 2022 for the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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