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MA S777

MA S777
To reduce the criminalization of poverty

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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce the criminalization of poverty. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to reduce the criminalization of poverty by making several changes to existing laws. Key provisions include: - Restricting criminal offender record information to only information recorded in criminal proceedings that are not dismissed before arraignment, and limiting when a juvenile's record can be considered as an adult. - Expanding non-criminal disposition options for certain misdemeanors and civil infractions. - Allowing for the waiver or reduction of various fines and fees, such as driver's license reinstatement fees, if they would cause substantial financial hardship. - Prohibiting the commitment of individuals solely for non-payment of monies owed, if they are unable to pay without substantial financial hardship. - Sealing and expunging certain criminal records to improve access to employment, housing, and occupational licensing. - Increasing monetary thresholds for certain property crimes before harsher penalties apply. - Adding provisions to ensure the disposition of cases is properly recorded and shared across law enforcement databases.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (42)

Mike Barrett (D),  Joseph Boncore (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Will Brownsberger (D),  Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Edward Coppinger (D),  Cynthia Creem (D),  Daniel Cullinane (D),  Julian Cyr (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Kenneth Donnelly (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Linda Forry (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Paul Heroux (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kate Hogan (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Jay Kaufman (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Peter Kocot (D),  John Lawn (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Mike Rush (D),  Byron Rushing (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  José Tosado (D),  Chynah Tyler (D),  Chris Walsh (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 (on 10/02/2017)
(4 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S777
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S777.pdf
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