Bill > S1753

This bill aims to strengthen synthetic drug laws within correctional facilities by amending Section 32B of Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws. Specifically, the bill prohibits any Class C synthetic chemical substances or agents that have mind-altering or mood-changing effects within correctional facilities. Under this proposed legislation, the distribution, possession, or use of such substances would be classified as a felony in Massachusetts, carrying a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 2.5 years to be served consecutively with the individual's current prison term. The bill is designed to combat the introduction and use of synthetic drugs in correctional settings, which can pose significant safety risks to inmates and staff. By establishing clear legal consequences and a specific penalty, the legislation seeks to deter the presence and circulation of these potentially dangerous substances within correctional facilities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1753