An Act ensuring the enforcement of mandatory minimums for firearm related crimes
This bill amends Massachusetts law to ensure judges enforce mandatory minimum sentences for firearm-related crimes. It removes judicial immunity from judges who fail to impose required minimum sentences or who grant bail to individuals accused of these offenses. Under the new provisions, judges could face civil lawsuits and be held financially responsible for damages caused by the offender after their release. The measure directly affects sentencing judges and bail officials by creating personal liability for their decisions regarding firearm cases.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
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