Bill > S1088

This bill modifies Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish enhanced criminal penalties for individuals who are found guilty of both drug trafficking and firearm-related offenses. Specifically, if a person is convicted of trafficking certain controlled substances (under sections 32E(c) or 32E(c1/2)) and simultaneously or separately convicted of firearms-related crimes involving trafficking or theft of firearms, rifles, shotguns, or machine guns, they can be punished by up to life imprisonment in state prison and potentially fined up to $500,000. The bill also includes important procedural restrictions: the prosecution cannot be placed on file or continued without a finding, and the convicted individual will be ineligible for furlough, work release, temporary release, or sentence reductions for good conduct. These provisions aim to create stricter consequences for individuals involved in both drug and firearm trafficking, signaling a tough approach to combating these interconnected criminal activities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1088