An Act to eliminate standard conditions in probation

This bill aims to reform probation in Massachusetts by requiring judges to tailor supervision conditions specifically to an individual's circumstances and the crime committed, rather than applying generic standard conditions. It establishes new maximum limits for probation terms, capping them at three years for felonies and one year for misdemeanors, while also preventing consecutive probation sentences from exceeding these caps unless specific exceptions apply. The legislation includes exceptions that allow for longer probation periods in cases involving sex offenses or when necessary to collect restitution, and it permits courts to extend a sentence by up to 90 days if a defendant has not yet completed a court-ordered substance use treatment program.