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MA S949

Resolve providing for a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of adopting the federal parole guidelines


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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 provide for a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of adopting the federal parole guidelines. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study the feasibility, cost, and effects of adopting the federal parole structure and credit toward early release program, as outlined in the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984. The commission will consist of 9 members, including the secretary of the executive office of public safety and security as the chairperson, as well as members appointed by the governor, the state legislature, and the minority leaders of the Senate and House. The commission is tasked with investigating and reporting its findings and recommendations to the legislature by June 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)

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