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MA S2670

MA S2670
To prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications

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Introduced
02/10/2022
In Committee
02/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislationfor legislationfor legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2670).

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The key provisions are: 1. Removing the language that allows for the imposition of mandatory commitment periods based on certain juvenile adjudications under Section 52 of Chapter 119. 2. Striking out the provisions in Section 58 of Chapter 119 that required mandatory commitment periods for certain juvenile adjudications. 3. Specifying that for the purposes of Sections 10 and 10G of Chapter 269, juvenile adjudications, including delinquent child or youthful offender adjudications, shall not be considered prior convictions that trigger enhanced sentences for adults or juveniles. 4. Requiring the resentencing of individuals currently serving sentences where a juvenile adjudication was used as a prior predicate conviction, without increasing the length of their committed time, probation, or parole.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (15)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/10/2022)
(5 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2670
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2670.pdf
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