An Act restoring judicial discretion in controlled substance cases

This bill modifies Massachusetts drug laws to give judges more flexibility in sentencing people convicted of controlled substance offenses. It removes strict mandatory minimum prison terms that previously required specific sentences regardless of the individual circumstances of the case. Instead, judges will be able to decide on appropriate jail time or fines based on the specific details of each situation. The changes apply to various drug trafficking charges, including those involving marijuana, heroin, and other controlled substances.