Bill > SB62

This bill establishes a process for individuals convicted of certain felony marijuana offenses committed before July 1, 2021, to have their sentences reviewed and potentially modified if they are still incarcerated or under supervision on July 1, 2026. The bill, which will expire on July 1, 2029, mandates that courts schedule hearings by January 1, 2027 (or April 1, 2027, for those with additional non-violent offenses), to consider sentence reductions, including to time served, or other modifications, unless the Commonwealth can prove it's not in the public interest. Eligible individuals can request legal assistance, and if found indigent at their original sentencing, they are automatically entitled to counsel for this modification hearing. The court must decide on sentence modification within 30 days of the hearing and provide a written explanation if a modification is denied.