Bill > H1800

This bill aims to restore judicial discretion in controlled substance cases. It proposes amending Massachusetts General Law Chapter 94C to remove mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug offenses, including possession with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances. The bill also removes harsher penalties for repeat offenders and the severity-based sentencing structure for trafficking offenses involving different drug quantities. The goal is to reduce incarceration rates, prevent disproportionate impacts on minority communities, and allow for more fair and individualized sentencing of non-violent drug offenders.