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MA H1726

MA H1726
Relative to criminal disposition of limited psilocybin possession offenses


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to criminal disposition of limited psilocybin possession offenses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "No Harm No Foul Act," proposes to modify existing drug possession laws by allowing courts to dismiss complaints for simple psilocybin possession under specific circumstances. Specifically, the bill would permit a court to dismiss a psilocybin possession charge if the defendant meets three key conditions: they are over 21 years old, were not operating a motor vehicle at the time of the offense, and did not endanger any children. Additionally, the dismissal would only be applicable if there is no evidence that the offense caused visible harm to the health and safety of any other person. This provision represents a more lenient approach to handling minor psilocybin possession offenses, focusing on the absence of broader harm rather than strictly punitive measures.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 (on 10/20/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1726
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1726.pdf
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