MA S2278

Bill

MA S2278

Protecting the rights of probationers

Introduced
05/05/2016

In Committee
07/11/2016

Crossed Over
07/07/2016

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect the rights of probationers in drug courts,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2278).

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 87A of Chapter 276 of the General Laws, which deals with probation, to protect the rights of individuals on probation, particularly those involved in drug courts. The key provision states that a person on probation will not be considered to have violated their probation simply because they possess or use a controlled substance if that substance was prescribed to them by a registered health professional acting within their legal authority. This aims to ensure that individuals following medical advice for their treatment are not penalized under probation terms.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (Joint)

Last Action

Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/11/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2278

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2278
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2278.pdf

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S596	Safeguarding consumer parity rights	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To
S731	Protecting the rights of probationers in drug courts	Accompanied a new draft, see S2278	Replaces

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