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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 parole supervision for life. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to modify the provisions related to parole supervision for life. The key changes include:
1) Allowing individuals sentenced to community supervision for life to petition the Parole Board for termination of supervision after 15 years, subject to a hearing and evaluation by an expert.
2) Establishing a graduated system of imprisonment terms for violations of community supervision conditions, with increasing penalties for repeat offenses.
3) Clarifying the procedures for the Parole Board to order the arrest and temporary custody of individuals suspected of violating their supervision conditions, and the subsequent court process to determine if a violation occurred.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Alyson Sullivan (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/H1699 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1699.pdf |
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