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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
Relative to trafficking certain illegal drugs and firearms. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws to create a new section, Section 32O, which increases the penalties for individuals who are found guilty of both trafficking certain illegal drugs (opioids and heroin) and trafficking or stealing firearms, rifles, shotguns, or machine guns. The bill mandates a sentence of up to life imprisonment in state prison, with a potential fine of up to $500,000. Additionally, the bill specifies that prosecutions under this new section cannot be placed on file or continued without a finding, and individuals convicted under this section are not eligible for furlough, work release, temporary release, or any deduction from their sentence for good conduct.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Joe McKenna (R)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1782 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1782.pdf |
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