MA S2158

Bill

Updating laws relating to dangerous drugs and protecting witnesses

Introduced
08/31/2017

In Committee
08/31/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to updating laws relating to dangerous drugs and protecting witnesses

AI Summary

This bill makes several key changes to laws related to dangerous drugs and witness protection: 1. It adds substances controlled under Schedules I-V of the federal Controlled Substances Act to the corresponding Massachusetts drug classification schedules (Class A through Class E), closing a loophole and expanding the list of substances considered illegal drugs. 2. It creates a new strict liability offense where someone who manufactures, distributes, or dispenses certain Class A, B, or C drugs can be punished for a resulting overdose death, even if the victim contributed to their own death. This carries a potential life sentence. 3. It expands the definition of "critical witness" in witness protection laws to include a broader range of individuals involved in criminal proceedings, and strengthens penalties for intimidating or retaliating against such witnesses. 4. It creates a new criminal offense for soliciting, counseling, or enticing someone to commit a felony, with penalties based on the severity of the intended crime. Overall, the bill aims to update Massachusetts drug laws and enhance protections for witnesses and victims involved in the criminal justice system.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2158

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2158
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2158.pdf

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H1728	Relating to consumer protections in the sale and usage of propane gas	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
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H4613	Promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity	Accompanied H4835	Similar To
H4913	Relative to fire safety	Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
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S2313	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to issues before the joint committee on the Judiciary	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
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