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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to repeal mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenses. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to non-violent drug offenses. It proposes to strike out sections of Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws that impose mandatory minimum sentences for manufacturing, distributing, or possessing certain controlled substances. The bill also includes provisions to make individuals currently serving sentences for drug offenses eligible for parole, education/training programs, and good conduct deductions, even if their guilty pleas have not yet been accepted or convictions entered. The overall goal is to reduce the use of mandatory minimums for non-violent drug offenses in the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (35)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Kenneth Donnelly (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Thomas McGee (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 (on 10/02/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S819 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S819.pdf |
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