Bill > H1822

This bill, known as "Tatiana's Law," amends the Massachusetts General Laws to impose stricter bail requirements for individuals arrested for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of fentanyl. The key provisions are: 1) For arrests related to fentanyl under specific sections of Chapter 94C, bail shall be assessed pursuant to Sections 57 and 58 of Chapter 276. 2) Individuals 18 years or older arrested for fentanyl-related offenses shall not be admitted to bail sooner than 6 hours after arrest, except by a judge in open court, and shall not be released out of court by a clerk, bail commissioner, or master in chancery. 3) Persons authorized to set bail for these offenses may impose conditions on the person's release to ensure their appearance in court and the safety of the person, others, or the community. They must have immediate access to the person's criminal record, probation records, and police reports before admitting the person to bail or modifying bail conditions.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1822