Bill > S806

This bill proposes to amend Section 32E of chapter 94C of the General Laws, which deals with drug offenses, specifically by reducing the quantity of heroin that triggers a more severe penalty. Currently, possessing 18 grams or more of heroin can lead to significant prison time and fines. This bill seeks to change that threshold, so that possessing six grams or more, but less than 18 grams, of heroin would be punishable by a prison sentence of not less than two nor more than 15 years and a fine of not less than $2,500 nor more than $25,000. This change effectively lowers the amount of heroin that can result in these harsher penalties.