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MA H820

Eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses


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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

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. Specifically, it removes the mandatory minimum prison sentences and reduces the maximum fines for various drug-related crimes under Chapter 94C of the General Laws. The bill also makes individuals serving sentences or charged with such offenses eligible for good conduct deductions, education and work release programs, and parole after serving at least half of the mandatory minimum sentence. Overall, the bill aims to provide more flexibility and discretion in sentencing for drug-related offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

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

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