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MA H2302

MA H2302
Relative to parole hearings for previous juvenile life sentences


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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 parole hearings for certain individuals serving juvenile life sentences. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to provide that any person who was found guilty of first-degree murder for an offense committed between the ages of 14 and 18 and is eligible for parole after serving 6 years, shall not receive an additional parole hearing if the parole board determines they are ineligible for parole. This change applies notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, and is intended to address the parole process for individuals who received juvenile life sentences.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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