MA H2359

Bill

MA H2359

To reduce the criminalization of poverty

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 making comprehensive changes to the criminal justice system of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce the criminalization of poverty in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Restricting criminal record information to only information recorded in criminal proceedings not dismissed before arraignment. - Allowing courts to waive or reduce various fines and fees, such as for motor vehicle offenses and probation supervision, if they would cause substantial financial hardship. - Prohibiting the commitment of individuals to prison solely for non-payment of monies owed if they cannot pay without substantial financial hardship. - Expanding opportunities for sealing and expungement of criminal records, including juvenile records. - Increasing the monetary thresholds for certain property crimes before more severe penalties apply. - Preventing the suspension of driver's licenses solely for non-payment of fines and fees. Overall, the bill aims to reduce the criminalization of poverty by limiting the collateral consequences of criminal records, fines, and fees that can perpetuate cycles of poverty.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (32)

Ruth Balser (D), Will Brownsberger (D), Gailanne Cariddi (D), Sonia Chang-Díaz (D), Mike Connolly (D), Daniel Cullinane (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Michelle DuBois (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D), Dylan Fernandes (D), Linda Forry (D), Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I), Carlos González (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Paul Heroux (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Jay Kaufman (D), Mary Keefe (D), Kay Khan (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Juana Matias (D), Frank Moran (D), Denise Provost (D), Dave Rogers (D), Byron Rushing (D), Chynah Tyler (D), Steve Ultrino (D), Chris Walsh (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2359

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2359
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2359.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1969	Establishing a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education	No further action taken	Similar To
H2276	Relative to criminal justice training regarding autistic persons	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H2308	For justice reinvestment	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
H3611	Authorizing the voluntary disavowal of eligibility to purchase a firearm	No further action taken	Similar To
H888	Relative to the intimidation of witnesses and interfering with justice	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
S1313	Relative to criminal justice training regarding autistic persons	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2170	Relative to criminal justice reform	Ways and Means amendment adopted, as amended, see S2185	Replaced by
S2495	Similar Bills	See S2481	Similar To
S777	To reduce the criminalization of poverty	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To

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