MA S1053

Bill

MA S1053

To criminalize the attempted production of Class B drugs

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to criminalize the attempted production of class B drugs. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 32A of Chapter 94C of the General Laws to clarify what constitutes "possession with intent to manufacture" for Class B drugs, a category of controlled substances that includes drugs like cocaine and amphetamines. Specifically, it adds language stating that possessing the necessary ingredients to make a Class B drug will now be considered having the intent to manufacture it. However, the bill also includes a safeguard, stipulating that simply possessing these ingredients alone will not automatically prove or presume an intent to manufacture. This change aims to strengthen the ability to prosecute individuals attempting to produce these illegal substances.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Bruce Tarr (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4272 (on 05/09/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1053

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1053
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1053
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1053.pdf

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