MA H989

Bill

Eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill eliminates mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses in Massachusetts. It amends various sections of Chapter 94C of the General Laws to remove specific minimum sentences and fines for possession, distribution, and trafficking of controlled substances. The bill also makes individuals serving or charged with such drug offenses eligible for good conduct deductions, education/work release programs, and parole after serving at least half of the mandatory minimum sentence (where applicable). Overall, this bill aims to provide more judicial discretion and reduce mandatory minimum sentences for drug-related crimes in the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Sonia Chang-Díaz (D), Michelle DuBois (D), Carlos González (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Juana Matias (D), Jim O'Day (D), Denise Provost (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H989

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H989
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H989.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2315	Relative to sentencing guidelines	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H741	Eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
H820	Eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
S1289	Relative to prison overcrowding	Accompanied a study order, see S2292	Similar To
S1964	To enhance public safety by providing implied consent in cases of persons operating under the influence of drugs	Accompanied a study order, see S2483	Similar To
S2170	Relative to criminal justice reform	Ways and Means amendment adopted, as amended, see S2185	Replaced by
S814	Ensuring prisoners convicted of committing first-degree murder as a juvenile a meaningful opportunity to be heard at parole hearings	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To
S819	To eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
S828	Relative to mandatory sentences for those committing an assault on a law enforcement officer	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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